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PNU 879W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,198 mi
Last recorded119,198 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNU 879W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 119,198 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 119,177 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

general corroison on under side of vechicle

Pass 25 Jun 2010 119,150 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade loose on end

slight leak power steering

Pass 1 Aug 2008 118,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 118,263 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Oct 2006 118,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2005 117,607 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre perished

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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PNU 879W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 85,849 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 PNU 879W, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PNU 879W registered?

PNU 879W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 24 June 1981.

Is PNU 879W safe to buy?

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