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BLK 38S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,367 mi
Last recorded59,367 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLK 38S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres slightly perishing

Pass 20 May 2016 59,036 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 59,036 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 58,895 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 58,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,571 miles

dampness around steering rack

engine oil leaks

front brake pipes corroded

front sub-frame corroded

heavy corrosion to o/s/f wing outside perscribed area

play in n/s/r wheel bearings just in limits

slight play in both front hubs

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Fail 7 Apr 2012 57,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dampness around rack.

engine oil leaks.

front brake pipes corroded just in limits.

front sub frame corroded.

heavy corrosion to o/s/f wing out side prescribed area.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing just in limits

underside of vehicle heavily undersilled in places.

very slight play in both front hubs.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,429 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 57,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand just on limits

Pass 29 May 2008 57,024 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 56,699 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BLK 38S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BLK 38S, 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

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What year was BLK 38S registered?

BLK 38S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 31 May 1978.

Is BLK 38S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLK 38S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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