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WAR 128W

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,191 mi
Last recorded141,191 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 276,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 128W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 141,191 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 141,190 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 141,190 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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WAR 128W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,757 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAR 128W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAR 128W registered?

WAR 128W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 29 October 1980.

Is WAR 128W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 128W 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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