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TFJ 858X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,199 mi
Last recorded152,199 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II52,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFJ 858X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 152,199 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2016 149,495 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 149,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 145,778 miles

NS lower chrome trim fixing poor

slight damage to NS lower sill (no sharp edges)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 145,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 144,977 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 142,968 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 140,311 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 136,666 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 132,742 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 132,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 128,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 125,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 125,845 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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TFJ 858X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 52,148 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 II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TFJ 858X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TFJ 858X registered?

TFJ 858X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 3 September 1981.

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