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LHJ 141W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,390 mi
Last recorded75,390 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHJ 141W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,390 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 74,130 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 73,199 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 73,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

fluid around steering rack

indicators flasshing slow

slight leak from offside front shock absorber

slight play in both rear hub bearings

slight play in nearside front hub b earing

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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LHJ 141W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 85,849 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 LHJ 141W, 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 45 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 LHJ 141W registered?

LHJ 141W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is LHJ 141W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHJ 141W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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