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ULO 481R

1996 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,137 mi
Last recorded79,137 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULO 481R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 79,137 miles

body corroding

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 79,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,439 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 78,439 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x6 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,065 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 78,065 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,396 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,140 miles

intermediate exhaust silencer slight leak of gases

offside exhaust manifold slight blow

slight corrosion to rear subframe brake pipes

Pass 31 May 2012 76,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 76,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,127 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 75,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,821 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,767 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,147 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 74,146 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,759 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 73,332 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 73,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight leak on steering box

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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ULO 481R is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ULO 481R, 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 30 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ULO 481R is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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