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WDF 632

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,730 mi
Last recorded74,730 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1189,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDF 632
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,730 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,363 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,054 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 73,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 72,744 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 72,744 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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WDF 632 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,839 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 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WDF 632, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WDF 632?

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What year was WDF 632 registered?

WDF 632 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is WDF 632 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDF 632 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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