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OMY 408P

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,766 mi
Last recorded20,766 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMY 408P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 20,766 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 20,497 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 20,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 20,384 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 20,384 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 20,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 19,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,952 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 15,796 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 14,703 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,498 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 12,300 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 10,465 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,105 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 7,747 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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OMY 408P is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMY 408P, 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 48 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 OMY 408P registered?

OMY 408P is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 20 January 1978.

Is OMY 408P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMY 408P shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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