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DFC 935R

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,983 mi
Last recorded101,983 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFC 935R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 101,983 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 101,757 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 101,319 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 101,317 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 100,670 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 100,512 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 100,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 99,968 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 98,923 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 98,923 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?

Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 891
brake binding 492
parking brake recording little or no effort 478
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 454
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
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DFC 935R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 77,030 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 DFC 935R, 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 49 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 DFC 935R registered?

DFC 935R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 26 May 1977.

Is DFC 935R safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFC 935R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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