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926 ERC

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,835 mi
Last recorded50,835 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration926 ERC
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 50,835 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 50,478 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 49,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,287 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 48,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 48,095 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 47,530 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 46,607 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,994 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 42,557 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,504 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 42,130 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,626 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,280 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,355 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 40,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 39,568 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r wheel arch damage

Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,691 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 37,097 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 37,088 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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926 ERC is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 78,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 926 ERC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 926 ERC?

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What year was 926 ERC registered?

926 ERC is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is 926 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 926 ERC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 926 ERC have outstanding finance?

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