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EMV 511T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,354 mi
Last recorded63,354 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMV 511T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 63,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 63,224 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion

noise detected n/s/r wheel rec further checks

Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,202 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connecting tube (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 63,202 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connecting tube (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front from brake pipe junction (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,122 miles

only 2 brake applications after low pressure warning comes on

Fail 1 Oct 2013 62,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,972 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,788 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,186 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,376 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 59,082 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight PAS leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 58,161 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 58,156 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 58,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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EMV 511T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,138 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 II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMV 511T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EMV 511T registered?

EMV 511T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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