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SFM 10

1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,730 mi
Last recorded69,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow51,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFM 10
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 69,730 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,396 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 69,396 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking from over flow pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,269 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)

Oil leak Engine oil ()

Pass 19 May 2016 69,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine bay area

Fail 17 May 2016 69,155 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump and carb over flow pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 68,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2014 68,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear hub seal has a slight fluid leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 67,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks vehicle underside.

Pass 18 May 2011 67,619 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake balance close to 25 percent on front axle.

wheels binding at offside front & rear.

Pass 19 May 2010 67,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre becoming perished & splits in tread area, recommend early replacement.

oil leaks under engine g/b area, trans oil ?.

some binding at offside front & rear wheels.

Pass 18 May 2009 67,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s rear tyre walls cracking

rear bumper(number plate light) damaged

Pass 7 May 2008 66,982 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 66,596 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 66,392 miles

rear bumper distorted

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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SFM 10 is a 1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 51,286 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 SFM 10, 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 57 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SFM 10 is a 1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 29 January 1969.

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