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UTU 233V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,062 mi
Last recorded106,062 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTU 233V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 106,062 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 106,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 106,028 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 106,015 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,965 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 105,818 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 105,818 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 102,107 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 102,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 101,677 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 101,581 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 101,116 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 101,106 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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UTU 233V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 71,310 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 UTU 233V, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UTU 233V registered?

UTU 233V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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