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LJH 604W

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Purple Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,862 mi
Last recorded158,862 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 276,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 604W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2014 158,862 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 158,862 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 158,080 miles

All four tyres are slightly perished on the side walls.

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

Front brake pipes very corroded from the caliper to the brake hose.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 157,744 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 156,390 miles

previous advisorys apply test no. 163025427297

Fail 13 Aug 2007 156,377 miles

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

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

metal ferrules rusting

metal pipes rusting

oil leak

some rust forming bodywork

spare tyre worn

underside suspension components rusting

water leaking on to exhaust source not known possible engine coolant

Pass 7 Jul 2006 155,897 miles

metal pipes rusted in cluding brake pipes

oil leak

rust forming underside

slight leakage apparent from exhaust system

some suspension bushes weak

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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LJH 604W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Purple with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,757 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJH 604W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJH 604W registered?

LJH 604W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 6 August 1980.

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