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XPF 657S

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,248 mi
Last recorded62,248 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPF 657S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 62,248 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 62,247 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,161 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 62,088 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,552 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,263 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,823 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,975 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,647 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,549 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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XPF 657S is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 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 XPF 657S, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XPF 657S registered?

XPF 657S is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 2 September 1980.

Is XPF 657S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPF 657S 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.

Does XPF 657S have outstanding finance?

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