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YLX 374X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,650 mi
Last recorded82,650 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow85,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLX 374X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 82,650 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 80,088 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,288 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,288 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 74,142 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 74,018 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 73,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YLX 374X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 85,849 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 YLX 374X, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YLX 374X?

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What year was YLX 374X registered?

YLX 374X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is YLX 374X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLX 374X 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.

Does YLX 374X have outstanding finance?

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