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DEC 614S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,544 mi
Last recorded131,544 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 614S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2015 131,544 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

all round general vehicle structure slightly corroded

front sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 131,502 miles

BRAKES PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT REAR.

CENTRE EXHAUST HAS MINOR LEAK.

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY LEAKING .

FRONT BOTHSIDES BALLJOINT DUSTCOVERS SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

FRONT BOTHSIDES TYRES HAS SLIGHT LINE CRACKS.

FRONT BOTHSIDES WHEELBEARINGS HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

RAER BOTHSIDES TYRES HAS SLIGHT LINE CRACKS.

REAR DIFF BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN.

REAR DIFF OIL SLIGHTLY LEAKING.

VEHICLE STRUCTRE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION AT REAR.

VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION AT FRONT .

Pass 22 Oct 2013 131,363 miles

4 tyres have cracks to sidewalls

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

diff cradle bushs worn

number 2 brake circuit has little reserve pressure

Fail 9 Oct 2013 131,351 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S front tyre wall badly cracked but no cord or ply exposed

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 131,173 miles

Front to rear brake line corroded at front and rear of vechile

N/S sill corroded at front and rear

N/S/F tyre tread and sidewall cracking

N/S/R tyre tread and sidewall cracking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S sill corroded at rear

O/S/F tyre tread and sidewall cracking

O/S/R inner wheel arch corroded

O/S/R tyre tread and sidewall cracking

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak on engine

Oil leak on gearbox

Oil leak on rear differential

Rear brake lines corroded

play in front steering joints

play in steering coloumn knuckle joint

Fail 12 Oct 2012 131,163 miles

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

Front to rear brake line corroded at front and rear of vechile

N/S sill corroded at front and rear

N/S/F tyre tread and sidewall cracking

N/S/R tyre tread and sidewall cracking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S sill corroded at rear

O/S/F tyre tread and sidewall cracking

O/S/R inner wheel arch corroded

O/S/R tyre tread and sidewall cracking

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak on engine

Oil leak on gearbox

Oil leak on rear differential

Rear brake lines corroded

play in front steering joints

play in steering coloumn knuckle joint

Pass 27 Oct 2011 130,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake lines towards the rear starting to corrode

little effort from the nearside rear handbrake

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter insecure

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyres cracking

oil leak from the rear differential

play in the steering column knucle

slight play in the steering arm joints

slight roughness felt in the steering when turned lock to lock

Fail 26 Oct 2011 130,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

leak from rear differential

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear drive shaft inner gaiter insecure

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play at the front steering arm joints

slight roughness felt in the steering when turned lock to lock

Fail 18 Oct 2011 130,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

leak from rear differential

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear drive shaft inner gaiter insecure

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play at the front steering arm joints

slight roughness felt in the steering when turned lock to lock

Pass 21 Oct 2010 130,529 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 130,501 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 129,980 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 129,348 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 129,319 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 128,627 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 128,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 127,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 126,615 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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DEC 614S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DEC 614S, 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.

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DEC 614S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 10 May 1978.

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