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SCR 771S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,857 mi
Last recorded94,857 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II82,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCR 771S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,857 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,832 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,688 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 94,509 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake pads may soon need replacing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,509 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake pads may soon need replacing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 93,758 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,290 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 93,003 miles

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 92,842 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 92,842 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 92,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear outer sill corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

transmission fluid leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 92,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 25 Apr 2008 92,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Apr 2007 91,679 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 91,051 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,051 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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SCR 771S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 82,089 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 II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCR 771S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SCR 771S registered?

SCR 771S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 23 June 1978.

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