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RIB 5309

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,729 mi
Last recorded45,729 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 5309
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,729 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 45,715 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,639 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 45,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind when rotated by hand after hand brake applied advise have checked

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight perishing on nearside front and rear tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,278 miles

(1)All tyres cracking poor condition not cords/ply exposed at time of test.(2)Rear tyres wearing uneven

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 45,133 miles

All tyres surface cracking outer edge.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre slight cracking on edge.

Oil leak

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front fog light not working

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,835 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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RIB 5309 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIB 5309, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RIB 5309 registered?

RIB 5309 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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