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XRC 878S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,943 mi
Last recorded42,943 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRC 878S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2018 42,943 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 42,882 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,513 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,098 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,830 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,749 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,633 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,529 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,357 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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XRC 878S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XRC 878S, 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 XRC 878S registered?

XRC 878S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 25 May 1978.

Is XRC 878S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRC 878S shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XRC 878S have outstanding finance?

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