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XEG 77T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,525 mi
Last recorded37,525 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEG 77T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,525 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,499 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 37,269 miles

all tyres slightly perished

excessive parking brake travel

Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,066 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,605 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,065 miles

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

excessive parking brake travel

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,359 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,705 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,471 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,454 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,057 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,971 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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XEG 77T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 XEG 77T, 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 XEG 77T registered?

XEG 77T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is XEG 77T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEG 77T shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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