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SKK 197H

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,768 mi
Last recorded42,768 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKK 197H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,768 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 40,449 miles

Oil leak Under engine ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,868 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 37,811 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 37,599 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 37,599 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 36,941 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 36,800 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,667 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,553 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 36,456 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 36,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SKK 197H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SKK 197H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKK 197H registered?

SKK 197H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 13 April 1970.

Is SKK 197H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKK 197H shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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