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WIA 43

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Green Petrol 6800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,419 mi
Last recorded122,419 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1189,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIA 43
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,800cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 122,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fog lamps not working

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wings corroding at base (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches at front close to sills corroding both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 122,195 miles

both inner sill to floors corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,866 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 121,654 miles

Offside Rear outer sill to rear suspension corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2014 121,419 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 121,102 miles

rear chassis to suspension corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2012 120,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 120,660 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 120,470 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 120,423 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 120,253 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 119,995 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 119,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jun 2006 119,605 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 119,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 119,338 miles

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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WIA 43 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Green with a 6,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WIA 43, 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.

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What year was WIA 43 registered?

WIA 43 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 21 April 1978.

Is WIA 43 safe to buy?

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