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TDK 79S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,949 mi
Last recorded107,949 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2006
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDK 79S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2006 107,949 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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TDK 79S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 TDK 79S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TDK 79S?

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What year was TDK 79S registered?

TDK 79S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 19 January 1978.

Is TDK 79S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDK 79S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TDK 79S have outstanding finance?

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