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555 LXX

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,161 mi
Last recorded114,161 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1178,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 LXX
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,161 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Not flashing (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides inner driveshaft gaitors leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 114,161 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Stuck on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Not flashing (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides inner driveshaft gaitors leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 112,272 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 110,097 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 106,805 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f inner gaiter slight tear

underseal under vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2013 106,717 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 106,404 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 106,348 miles

Spare tyre defective

heat shield loose

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jul 2011 106,346 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

heat shield loose

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2010 106,304 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 105,974 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r wing starting to corrode

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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555 LXX is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 78,872 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 555 LXX, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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555 LXX is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 27 August 1977.

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