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VYL 563S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,032 mi
Last recorded39,032 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II82,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYL 563S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,032 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,032 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,950 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,757 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,611 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,427 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near/side rear pad clip miss placed..

Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,840 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,462 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,020 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,723 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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VYL 563S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYL 563S, 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

How do I check the history of VYL 563S?

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What year was VYL 563S registered?

VYL 563S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is VYL 563S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYL 563S shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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