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VRU 107

1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Maroon Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,057 mi
Last recorded13,057 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow51,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 107
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1968
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 13,057 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 13,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 13,044 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 13,044 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged near fuel tank (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged near fuel tankj (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,735 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 12,724 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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VRU 107 is a 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Maroon with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 51,186 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 VRU 107, 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 58 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRU 107 registered?

VRU 107 is a 1968 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 16 February 1968.

Is VRU 107 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRU 107 shows 6 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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