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KCH 731V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,113 mi
Last recorded43,113 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCH 731V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 43,113 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 42,879 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 42,498 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,322 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 40,813 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,272 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,695 miles

oil leak from engine.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 39,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,554 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,009 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,503 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,389 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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KCH 731V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 KCH 731V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KCH 731V?

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What year was KCH 731V registered?

KCH 731V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 10 March 1980.

Is KCH 731V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCH 731V shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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