MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?
Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BLE 983S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 BLE 983S, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was BLE 983S registered?
BLE 983S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 29 June 1978.
Is BLE 983S safe to buy?
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Does BLE 983S have outstanding finance?
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