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YKO 69S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,402 mi
Last recorded166,402 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II82,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKO 69S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 166,402 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 166,402 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 165,753 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 163,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 161,445 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 159,961 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 158,038 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 158,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 156,251 miles
Fail 7 May 2007 153,690 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2007 153,690 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 151,928 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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YKO 69S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 82,089 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKO 69S, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YKO 69S?

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What year was YKO 69S registered?

YKO 69S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is YKO 69S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKO 69S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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