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XHN 543S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,404 mi
Last recorded54,404 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHN 543S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,404 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 54,403 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 54,311 miles

car heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,108 miles

Oil leak

car heavley undersealed

n/s/rear tyre worn on out side edge

Pass 8 May 2013 53,730 miles

Oil leak

car heavly under sealed

Pass 9 May 2012 52,668 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 51,087 miles

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

Oil leak

car heavily undersealed

gear box oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 51,087 miles

Oil leak

car heavily undersealed

gear box oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 50,335 miles

CORROSION QUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SOME BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE CAN NOT BE FULLY INSPECTED

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 48,193 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,892 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,586 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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XHN 543S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XHN 543S, 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 XHN 543S registered?

XHN 543S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 9 January 1978.

Is XHN 543S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHN 543S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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