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RKC 989T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,113 mi
Last recorded31,113 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKC 989T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,113 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 31,111 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,110 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,106 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,104 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 31,102 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RKC 989T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 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 RKC 989T, 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 48 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 RKC 989T registered?

RKC 989T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 23 October 1978.

Is RKC 989T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKC 989T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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