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DYP 501V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,007 mi
Last recorded68,007 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1187,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rolls Royce
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYP 501V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2019 68,007 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 67,873 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,598 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 67,371 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 67,228 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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DYP 501V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 87,170 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYP 501V, 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 47 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 DYP 501V?

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What year was DYP 501V registered?

DYP 501V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 24 October 1979.

Is DYP 501V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYP 501V shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DYP 501V have outstanding finance?

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