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UEY 455T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Cream Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,616 mi
Last recorded94,616 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 455T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 94,616 miles

oil leak

sills corroded

underside corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 94,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight cracks in tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2015 94,005 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 93,646 miles

front brake discs and pads worn very low

very slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,168 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 93,168 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake warning tell tale staying on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 91,881 miles

front brake pads approx 80% worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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UEY 455T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Cream with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UEY 455T, 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

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What year was UEY 455T registered?

UEY 455T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is UEY 455T safe to buy?

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