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EUT 687T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,095 mi
Last recorded129,095 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUT 687T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 129,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 128,859 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 128,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 128,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 128,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 128,400 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 128,400 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 128,349 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 128,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 128,135 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 127,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 127,438 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 127,224 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 127,045 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 126,904 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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EUT 687T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 79,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EUT 687T, 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 47 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 EUT 687T registered?

EUT 687T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 9 January 1979.

Is EUT 687T safe to buy?

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