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RJX 531

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,282 mi
Last recorded44,282 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJX 531
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front brake rubbing but not recording any effort

slight play in lower column joint

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,022 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Various,at rear (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in steering box

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,681 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,349 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,861 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,578 miles

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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RJX 531 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJX 531, 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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What year was RJX 531 registered?

RJX 531 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 3 February 1970.

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