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PSU 964

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,691 mi
Last recorded23,691 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 964
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 23,691 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Front bonnet springs weak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front lower ball joint cover slightly damaged

Nearside rear parking brake cable outer sleeve slightly deteriorated

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front coil spring slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre inner wall slightly worn

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,502 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake cable outer sleeve slightly deteriorated

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front coil spring slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,040 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake cable outer sleeve slightly deteriorated

Offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front coil spring slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 23,040 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake cable outer sleeve slightly deteriorated

Offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front coil spring slightly corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,780 miles

Exhaust slighty deteriorated & has minor leak

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 22,780 miles

Exhaust slighty deteriorated & has minor leak

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 21,709 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 21,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhust corroded near side rear slighty damaged at outer wall

Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2012 21,189 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,785 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 16,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,273 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 14,273 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,273 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Jul 2007 11,920 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight movement in offside front drag link end

Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,920 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight movement in offside front drag link end

Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,090 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 8,078 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jun 2006 8,068 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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PSU 964 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 61,640 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 PSU 964, 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 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PSU 964 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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