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SOI 876

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,794 mi
Last recorded88,794 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOI 876
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,794 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 87,714 miles

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 87,479 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 87,479 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,218 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 86,212 miles

Braking system leaking reservoir glass cracked (3.6.A.1)

Front Braking system leaking Accumulator 2 (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

slight fuel leak from tank outlet

steering box coupling gaiter split

Pass 25 Apr 2015 85,515 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre outer wall has small cut.

Pass 14 May 2014 84,949 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 82,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 80,660 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 79,129 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 77,889 miles

steering uj has slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2008 77,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 77,360 miles

N/S & O/S inner steering arm ball joint boots leaking grease

Fail 9 Oct 2007 77,360 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

N/S & O/S inner steering arm ball joint boots leaking grease

Pass 16 May 2006 77,259 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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SOI 876 is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 61,638 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 SOI 876, 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 54 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 SOI 876 registered?

SOI 876 is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 16 October 1972.

Is SOI 876 safe to buy?

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