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YKR 424J

1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,323 mi
Last recorded97,323 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKR 424J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 97,323 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 97,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front cracks in tread and side wall

Nearside Rear cracks in tread and side wall

Offside Front cracks in tread and side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,013 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,990 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 96,593 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 96,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 96,195 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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YKR 424J is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 61,640 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YKR 424J, 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 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YKR 424J registered?

YKR 424J is a 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 9 August 1970.

Is YKR 424J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKR 424J shows 8 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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