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WES 680T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,210 mi
Last recorded107,210 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWES 680T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,210 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 107,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,865 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 105,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 104,491 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,949 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 103,775 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 103,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 103,250 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 103,250 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 102,301 miles

Slight play at O/s/r wheel

Fail 4 Aug 2008 102,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Slight play at O/s/r wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2007 101,074 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 101,067 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 100,234 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 100,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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?

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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WES 680T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WES 680T, 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 WES 680T registered?

WES 680T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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The MOT history for WES 680T shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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