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XUY 226V

1996 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,405 mi
Last recorded76,405 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUY 226V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 76,399 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 76,360 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 76,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2008 76,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 76,147 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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XUY 226V is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XUY 226V, 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 30 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XUY 226V registered?

XUY 226V is a 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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