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KBC 156K

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,793 mi
Last recorded32,793 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBC 156K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 32,793 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,727 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,671 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 32,592 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,585 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 32,582 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,398 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 32,377 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,053 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,848 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,471 miles

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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KBC 156K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 61,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KBC 156K, 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 54 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KBC 156K registered?

KBC 156K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 3 March 1972.

Is KBC 156K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBC 156K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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