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DHM 657V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,927 mi
Last recorded92,927 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 276,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHM 657V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,927 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 92,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2010 92,324 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,497 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 91,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 May 2008 90,711 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 90,697 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 90,697 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2006 90,695 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DHM 657V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DHM 657V, 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 DHM 657V registered?

DHM 657V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 7 January 1980.

Is DHM 657V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHM 657V shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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