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LJH 551W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,021 mi
Last recorded119,021 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 551W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 119,021 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 119,019 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 118,908 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 118,674 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 117,973 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 117,143 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 117,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 115,959 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 113,157 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 111,674 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,674 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 109,454 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 109,454 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 107,232 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 107,232 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 105,282 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 103,259 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 103,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 101,665 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 99,511 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 97,486 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 95,692 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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LJH 551W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LJH 551W, 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 LJH 551W registered?

LJH 551W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 21 April 1981.

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The MOT history for LJH 551W shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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