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VMP 343S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,839 mi
Last recorded88,839 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II82,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMP 343S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 88,839 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion welds repairs (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion weld repair (6.1.A.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms on car and suspeion componets (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion overall underside (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 88,833 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 88,595 miles

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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VMP 343S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 82,089 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 VMP 343S, 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 48 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 VMP 343S registered?

VMP 343S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 6 January 1978.

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The MOT history for VMP 343S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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