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FER 1E

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,715 mi
Last recorded88,715 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1189,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFER 1E
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 88,715 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 88,158 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,621 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,316 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 86,976 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,771 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,618 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,378 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,163 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,978 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2010 85,768 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 85,755 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 85,271 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 84,675 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 84,674 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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FER 1E is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,839 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 FER 1E, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FER 1E registered?

FER 1E is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 24 February 1978.

Is FER 1E safe to buy?

The MOT history for FER 1E shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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