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KSN 222L

1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,017 mi
Last recorded80,017 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow49,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSN 222L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 80,017 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front and both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,016 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 80,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not far enough on drivers side (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 79,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 79,834 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

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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KSN 222L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 49,930 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 KSN 222L, 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 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KSN 222L registered?

KSN 222L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is KSN 222L safe to buy?

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