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XUX 140S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,453 mi
Last recorded78,453 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 140S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,453 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 78,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,030 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 77,791 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,262 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,917 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 76,453 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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XUX 140S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XUX 140S, 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

How do I check the history of XUX 140S?

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What year was XUX 140S registered?

XUX 140S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is XUX 140S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUX 140S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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