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UVH 78T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,769 mi
Last recorded107,769 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1187,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVH 78T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 107,769 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 107,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,565 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,482 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,339 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 13 Oct 2015 107,234 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 106,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various body panels corroded and covered with tape, body sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2012 106,186 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 106,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 106,088 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 105,785 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 105,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2007 105,284 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 105,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 5 May 2006 104,924 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2006 104,924 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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UVH 78T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 87,170 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 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UVH 78T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UVH 78T registered?

UVH 78T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 2 March 1979.

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