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PRU 445W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRU 445W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 93,285 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 91,572 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 91,062 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 90,908 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear incorrect pin used on park brake linkage pivot (nut & bolt used instead of correct pin)

Offside Front wing corroded at sill mount

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin park brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

lower part of N/S A post corroded

oil leaks

rear tyres slightly perished

rotational movement on steering rack on inner track rod end mount

slight roughness on steering rack when jacked up on lock to lock

Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,799 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark on rear reservoir (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake master cylinder leaking at rear of reservoir at hose joint (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower wing corroded by sill mount

PAS fluid just above min level

metal pipes at rear of vehicle corroded

oil leaks

rotational movement on inner steering rack (inner track rod end mount)

slight roughness on steering rack lock to lock when jacked up

windscreen N/S "A"post corroded lower section

Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,410 miles

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear brake fluid on min level

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F & N/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leaks

slight corrosion to metal pipes at rear

Pass 3 Jan 2018 90,090 miles

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

Offside Front lower of wing corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,963 miles

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAVE POOR PATTERNS

Fail 4 Jan 2017 89,963 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 10 KGF (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAVE POOR PATTERNS

Pass 18 Dec 2015 89,578 miles

INDICATORS SLOW, (INTERMITTANT)

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

SUSPENSION SOFT

Fail 18 Dec 2015 89,578 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

INDICATORS SLOW, (INTERMITTANT)

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

SUSPENSION SOFT

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,324 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rack gaiters damp

engine oil leaks

Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,321 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 89,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 89,321 miles

rear exhaust pipe clamp loose

rack twists ns when jacked up

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Dec 2012 89,321 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rack twists ns when jacked up

rear exhaust pipe clamp loose

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Dec 2011 89,321 miles

both head lights poor pattern

hand brake lever excessive travel

ns washer jet high

Fail 13 Dec 2011 89,321 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both head lights poor pattern

hand brake lever excessive travel

ns washer jet high

Pass 13 Dec 2010 88,974 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Dec 2010 88,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Nov 2009 88,709 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 88,176 miles

head light pattern poor

ns rear 1/4 bumper bent out

Fail 17 Nov 2008 88,176 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

head light pattern poor

ns rear 1/4 bumper bent out

Pass 6 Nov 2007 87,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight blow to ns front exhaust pipe joint

slight play to steering ball joint

Pass 15 Nov 2006 86,914 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 86,858 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PRU 445W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PRU 445W, 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 PRU 445W registered?

PRU 445W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 5 February 1981.

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