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SKL 327W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,968 mi
Last recorded124,968 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 290,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKL 327W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 124,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 124,916 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 124,878 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 124,878 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm both (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 124,845 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 124,825 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 124,715 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 124,782 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 124,729 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 124,729 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 May 2007 124,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 124,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 124,645 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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SKL 327W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 90,010 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SKL 327W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SKL 327W?

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What year was SKL 327W registered?

SKL 327W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is SKL 327W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKL 327W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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