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ARW 681S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,020 mi
Last recorded99,020 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1189,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 681S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,020 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,019 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,101 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,491 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,513 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2013 95,381 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2012 94,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 92,920 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 91,140 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,842 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2008 89,842 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 88,333 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 87,035 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 87,031 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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ARW 681S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ARW 681S, 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 ARW 681S registered?

ARW 681S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is ARW 681S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARW 681S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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