MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,070 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
oil fouling on gearbox
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
oil fouling on gearbox
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both outer sills corroded
both rear tyres walls perishing 235/70r15 101v
offside front tyre wall perishing
rear suspension arms bushes perishing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?
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SWH 256T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 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 SWH 256T, 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 48 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 SWH 256T registered?
SWH 256T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 12 October 1978.
Is SWH 256T safe to buy?
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