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KOO 985

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,611 mi
Last recorded52,611 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOO 985
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 52,611 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 52,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 52,596 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2010 52,638 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 52,368 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 51,381 miles

front brake discs have surface corosion

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

slight oil leak from o/s steering rack bellows

Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,607 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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KOO 985 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,053 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 KOO 985, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KOO 985 registered?

KOO 985 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is KOO 985 safe to buy?

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