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YUL 9T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,812 mi
Last recorded130,812 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1189,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUL 9T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 130,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 128,587 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,852 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 125,223 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,006 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 114,376 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 110,891 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,922 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 108,502 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 104,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,306 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front track control arm bushes slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,816 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 103,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 101,451 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 100,619 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 100,486 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 100,457 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 95,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2006 91,400 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 91,400 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 May 2006 91,378 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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YUL 9T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,839 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YUL 9T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YUL 9T registered?

YUL 9T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 29 November 1978.

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