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XPE 587S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,891 mi
Last recorded72,891 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPE 587S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,891 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,611 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,347 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,043 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 71,793 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,951 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,270 miles

retest ok. brake performance ok. Brake warning presure light on but no apparent fault on brake test.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 70,256 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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 587S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XPE 587S, 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 XPE 587S registered?

XPE 587S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 25 May 1978.

Is XPE 587S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPE 587S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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