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SMW 434J

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,775 mi
Last recorded75,775 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 434J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,775 miles

handbrake travel

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside rear brake pipe rusted into splitter

Pass 4 Jun 2008 75,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal worn

headlights beams

nearside handbrake pads condition

no plate light condition

rear suspension pipes rusted

Pass 12 Mar 2007 75,367 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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SMW 434J is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SMW 434J, 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.

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What year was SMW 434J registered?

SMW 434J is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 13 August 1970.

Is SMW 434J safe to buy?

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