MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,242 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low both dip beams below minimum. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle lower support arm `front bush(body mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak ()
Tested in a wet condition
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Tested in a wet condition
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
coolant leak from the n/s engine block above front subframe detected!
n/s rear wheel arch has slight body damage, n/s front lower valance is also damged!
o/s and n/s front lower ball joint dust cover securring clips are missing!
o/s and n/s rear of outer sills are corroded,attention advised!
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?
Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ETA 809T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 78,712 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 ETA 809T, 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 48 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 ETA 809T registered?
ETA 809T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 23 November 1978.
Is ETA 809T safe to buy?
The MOT history for ETA 809T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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