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OLX 816P

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,382 mi
Last recorded99,382 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLX 816P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 99,382 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 98,233 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,168 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 96,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

engine oil leak

fog lamps fitted but not working

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,823 miles

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

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

front body mounting bushes worn

Pass 6 Aug 2011 95,688 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe rubbing on steering box gaiter and rubbed through the gaiter

Rear and front fog lights not working but not required for test.

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2011 95,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe rubbing on steering box gaiter and rubbed through the gaiter

Rear and front fog lights not working but not required for test.

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,493 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewall

steering knuckle boot split

Fail 16 Jun 2010 95,489 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewall

steering knuckle boot split

Pass 9 Sep 2008 95,201 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 95,201 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 94,828 miles

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

all front metal brake pipes corroded.and all front brake hose ferrule's corroded

ns/f and both rear side marker lights inop

Pass 16 Jun 2006 94,455 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 94,457 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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OLX 816P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OLX 816P, 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.

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OLX 816P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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