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OBD 738P

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,269 mi
Last recorded21,269 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBD 738P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 21,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front wings corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to fully asses underside for corrosion as under seal applied everywhere

Fail 29 Oct 2007 21,269 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front wings corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to fully access under for corrosion as underseal applied everywhere

Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,880 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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OBD 738P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 57,081 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 OBD 738P, 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 50 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBD 738P registered?

OBD 738P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 16 March 1976.

Is OBD 738P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBD 738P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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