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SU 2000

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,114 mi
Last recorded9,114 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU 2000
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 9,114 miles

various oil leaks

Fail 19 Jul 2017 9,110 miles

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

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

various oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2016 8,276 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,540 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 7,108 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 6,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 6,252 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 6,108 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 5,563 miles

both wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 3 Apr 2009 5,409 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper rubber deteriorated

o/s indicator wing lamp not working

spare tyre flat and bald on one edge

Fail 1 Apr 2009 5,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s wiper rubber deteriorated

o/s indicator wing lamp not working

spare tyre flat and bald on one edge

Pass 29 Mar 2008 5,226 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 4,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 4,912 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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SU 2000 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SU 2000, 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 SU 2000 registered?

SU 2000 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 12 August 1970.

Is SU 2000 safe to buy?

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