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SVH 53

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,889 mi
Last recorded98,889 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow70,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVH 53
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,889 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,727 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 98,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,424 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 98,424 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2013 98,115 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 98,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 97,774 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?

Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 312
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
brake binding 142
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
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SVH 53 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 70,100 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 Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SVH 53, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 50 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SVH 53 registered?

SVH 53 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is SVH 53 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVH 53 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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