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ARW 349S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,973 mi
Last recorded106,973 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 349S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,973 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 106,973 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working RE CONNECTED WIRES TO HORN... (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 106,951 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 106,597 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 106,502 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,925 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 105,127 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 104,954 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 104,387 miles

several brake pipes first stages of corrosion sevaeral areas of vehicle structer first stages of corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2006 103,526 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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ARW 349S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 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 ARW 349S, 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 48 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 ARW 349S registered?

ARW 349S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 15 February 1978.

Is ARW 349S safe to buy?

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