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XPM 199T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,895 mi
Last recorded44,895 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPM 199T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 44,895 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,358 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,351 miles

accumulator sphere pressures low

Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,306 miles

Brake accumulator pressures low

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,571 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,118 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,727 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,456 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 31,456 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 30,823 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel

Fail 14 May 2009 30,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 20 May 2008 30,332 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 29,656 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 29,656 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,310 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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XPM 199T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XPM 199T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XPM 199T registered?

XPM 199T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 3 January 1979.

Is XPM 199T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPM 199T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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