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TJT 305

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,421 mi
Last recorded75,421 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJT 305
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,421 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,991 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,119 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,907 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,590 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,026 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,620 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 71,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 70,366 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 70,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2008 68,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2007 67,557 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 67,557 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 66,897 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,877 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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TJT 305 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TJT 305, 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 TJT 305 registered?

TJT 305 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 12 May 1978.

Is TJT 305 safe to buy?

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