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THW 359M

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,225 mi
Last recorded55,225 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHW 359M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 55,225 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,028 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,658 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,077 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre pershing

offside front steering column lower dust cover split

Fail 6 Aug 2011 53,077 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre pershing

offside front steering column lower dust cover split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,452 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 62,451 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,297 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,110 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 51,706 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 51,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 51,662 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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THW 359M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 57,224 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 THW 359M, 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 52 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 THW 359M registered?

THW 359M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is THW 359M safe to buy?

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