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LTX 8X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,232 mi
Last recorded105,232 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTX 8X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,232 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 105,028 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,945 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bottom

Fail 6 Feb 2019 104,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bent at end

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,674 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 102,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,645 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 102,580 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 102,229 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 109,216 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 102,139 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 102,139 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 101,953 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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LTX 8X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LTX 8X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LTX 8X?

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What year was LTX 8X registered?

LTX 8X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 3 August 1981.

Is LTX 8X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTX 8X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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