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ETA 809T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,242 mi
Last recorded106,242 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 809T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 106,242 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 106,236 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 105,644 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 105,628 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 103,388 miles

Oil leak ()

Tested in a wet condition

Fail 2 Aug 2017 103,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 5 Aug 2016 103,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,733 miles

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!

Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,358 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 101,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 99,421 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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