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PJT 307J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,352 mi
Last recorded99,352 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 307J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 99,352 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 99,199 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 95,062 miles

slight play steering/slight exaust blow rear discs slight pitting all acceptable for car year

Fail 2 Jun 2014 99,051 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play steering

Pass 12 Jun 2012 98,978 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 98,968 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,873 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer sills corroading

Fail 31 May 2011 98,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer sills corroading

Fail 18 Dec 2009 98,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 98,110 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 98,110 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 97,704 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 97,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PJT 307J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,994 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 PJT 307J, 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 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJT 307J registered?

PJT 307J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 4 March 1971.

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