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WWT 226J

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,529 mi
Last recorded87,529 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWT 226J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 87,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 86,719 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,968 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,109 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,463 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,560 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 83,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,393 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,812 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 78,413 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 77,123 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,267 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 75,197 miles

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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WWT 226J is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 61,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WWT 226J, 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 56 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 WWT 226J registered?

WWT 226J is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 24 August 1970.

Is WWT 226J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWT 226J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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