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YOW 433J

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,437 mi
Last recorded75,437 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOW 433J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,437 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 75,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake lever has poor reserve travel and parking brake effort could be better

nearside dip hot spot low

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,301 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,202 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 75,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,795 miles

Oil leak

both rear brakes slightly binding on

Fail 6 Nov 2013 74,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear brakes slightly binding on

Fail 16 Sep 2013 74,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

battery loose, however not insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,742 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 74,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 74,381 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 73,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 83,415 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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YOW 433J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,994 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 YOW 433J, 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 55 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 YOW 433J registered?

YOW 433J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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