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SKL 353W

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,943 mi
Last recorded96,943 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKL 353W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 96,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,238 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 93,691 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 92,695 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,170 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,319 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,994 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 89,857 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,597 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,022 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,635 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,849 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 84,337 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 82,309 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,107 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,408 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,052 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 77,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 77,730 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 77,050 miles

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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SKL 353W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 85,849 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 SKL 353W, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SKL 353W?

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What year was SKL 353W registered?

SKL 353W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is SKL 353W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKL 353W shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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