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XUV 957T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,210 mi
Last recorded118,210 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUV 957T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 118,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 117,992 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 117,620 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 117,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 117,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 117,130 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside wiper poor

Pass 8 Jul 2014 116,642 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from steering ram

Pass 25 Jul 2013 116,264 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 11,557 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 114,427 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 113,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 113,042 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 112,940 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 112,738 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 112,531 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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XUV 957T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XUV 957T, 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 XUV 957T registered?

XUV 957T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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