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XEF 848S

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,350 mi
Last recorded145,350 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 292,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEF 848S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 145,350 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 145,104 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 144,395 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 142,671 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 141,323 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 141,191 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edge

oil leak

slight exhaust leak around manifold

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2009 140,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2008 140,718 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 140,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 140,531 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 140,225 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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XEF 848S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 92,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XEF 848S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XEF 848S?

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What year was XEF 848S registered?

XEF 848S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is XEF 848S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEF 848S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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