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DPL 219T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,273 mi
Last recorded85,273 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1189,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 219T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 85,273 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 85,274 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 84,614 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 84,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 82,943 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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DPL 219T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,839 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 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPL 219T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DPL 219T?

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What year was DPL 219T registered?

DPL 219T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 4 August 1978.

Is DPL 219T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPL 219T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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