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KAH 179V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,451 mi
Last recorded68,451 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAH 179V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion CHASSIS/FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and os (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,425 miles

Body has slight corrosion CHASSIS / FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 68,316 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

general vehicle corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 May 2015 68,315 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

general vehicle corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 May 2014 67,853 miles

general corrosion underside

general oil leaks

Fail 13 May 2014 67,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion underside

general oil leaks

Pass 31 May 2013 67,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coolant loss from engine, possible water pump

general corrosion underside and on suspension components

Fail 29 May 2013 67,622 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coolant loss from engine, possible water pump

general corrosion underside and on suspension components

very long parking brake travel

Pass 2 May 2012 66,933 miles

oil leaks

Fail 2 May 2012 66,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 4 May 2011 66,501 miles

rack damp

rear tyres badly perished

rust patches

slight ex. leals

Fail 4 May 2011 66,500 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rack damp

rear tyres badly perished

rust patches

slight ex. leals

Pass 22 May 2010 66,162 miles

PAS pipes damp

minor exhaust leaks & exhaust corroding

oil leaks

rust patches

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 4 May 2010 66,161 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PAS pipes damp

engine misfire

minor exhaust leaks & exhaust corroding

oil leaks

rust patches

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

PAS pipes/rack damp

all tyres perished

n/s/f front tyre low on outer edge

rust & corrosion various places

Pass 2 May 2008 65,449 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 65,283 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 63,906 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 61,954 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 61,954 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?

Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 891
brake binding 492
parking brake recording little or no effort 478
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 454
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
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KAH 179V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAH 179V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KAH 179V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 7 January 1980.

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