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PNP 323T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,726 mi
Last recorded90,726 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 323T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 90,726 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 90,723 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 90,104 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 89,248 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,067 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 88,065 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 86,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,639 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,393 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,321 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,181 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,008 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 85,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,844 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,547 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 85,073 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 84,902 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 84,781 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 84,615 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 84,367 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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PNP 323T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PNP 323T, 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 PNP 323T registered?

PNP 323T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 20 September 1978.

Is PNP 323T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNP 323T shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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