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RLZ 552

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,128 mi
Last recorded56,128 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLZ 552
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 56,128 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed including suspension components

Pass 16 Feb 2022 55,612 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has been under sealed all under side can not inspected clearly due to under seal

Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,366 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 53,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 52,752 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,346 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,528 miles

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Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,593 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 49,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,198 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,354 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracking on edge of tread should be changed soon

Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,581 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,461 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,115 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,625 miles

Oil leak

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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RLZ 552 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 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 RLZ 552, 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 46 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 RLZ 552 registered?

RLZ 552 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is RLZ 552 safe to buy?

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