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XPE 243S

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,248 mi
Last recorded192,248 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPE 243S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 192,248 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 188,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 188,686 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 186,803 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 186,803 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 168,508 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 147,256 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 143,098 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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XPE 243S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 77,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPE 243S, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XPE 243S?

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What year was XPE 243S registered?

XPE 243S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 2 November 1977.

Is XPE 243S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPE 243S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XPE 243S have outstanding finance?

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