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WAX 210S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,371 mi
Last recorded49,371 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAX 210S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 49,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 47,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker bent at bottom

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 47,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened Hose bulging (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shocker bent at bottom

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,407 miles

slight oil leak p.steering

undersealed body

Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,714 miles

bottom of near side rear shock absorber slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,232 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 44,224 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

n,s,r, lower shock damaged and holder

Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,047 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly damp

Pass 13 Nov 2011 43,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

off side front brake binding slightly

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 42,936 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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WAX 210S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 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 WAX 210S, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAX 210S registered?

WAX 210S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is WAX 210S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAX 210S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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