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NPW 499V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,681 mi
Last recorded102,681 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPW 499V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 102,681 miles

Oil leak ()

handbrake reserve travel close to limit

n/s/r bumper side panel loose

slight oil leak rear diff

Fail 8 Jun 2017 102,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

handbrake reserve travel close to limit

n/s/r bumper side panel loose

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,473 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust knock on body at rear

n/s/f washer not working

Pass 12 Jun 2015 102,338 miles

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

front inner brake pads look low

n/s/f o/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

rear handbrake pads low

rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

slight dampness steering rack

Fail 12 Jun 2015 102,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front inner brake pads look low

n/s/f o/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

rear handbrake pads low

rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

slight dampness steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2014 102,111 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 102,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 101,396 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2013 101,396 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 101,081 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 100,734 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 100,046 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,621 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 99,041 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2007 98,116 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 96,867 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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NPW 499V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 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 NPW 499V, 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 46 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 NPW 499V registered?

NPW 499V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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