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PNZ 5368

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,651 mi
Last recorded98,651 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNZ 5368
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 98,651 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 98,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,061 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 98,061 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,970 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2019 96,970 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam stuck on with dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2018 96,740 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,177 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,531 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,534 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 94,161 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Apr 2012 93,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,558 miles

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

Oil leak

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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PNZ 5368 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 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 PNZ 5368, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PNZ 5368?

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What year was PNZ 5368 registered?

PNZ 5368 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is PNZ 5368 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNZ 5368 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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