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CFM 234W

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,096 mi
Last recorded132,096 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 276,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFM 234W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 132,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hazzard lights inop

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 132,096 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hazzard lights inop

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 132,096 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 132,096 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 132,019 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 131,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 131,354 miles

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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CFM 234W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,757 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 CFM 234W, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CFM 234W registered?

CFM 234W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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