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SKR 493G

1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,858 mi
Last recorded13,858 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKR 493G
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2020 13,858 miles

Fuel Pump Hoses perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Damper Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyre's Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 13,098 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 12,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,655 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 11,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,089 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,264 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 10,082 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 9,984 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 9,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 9,500 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 9,384 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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SKR 493G is a 1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SKR 493G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKR 493G registered?

SKR 493G is a 1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 25 June 1969.

Is SKR 493G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKR 493G shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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