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FMU 422V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,127 mi
Last recorded74,127 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1187,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMU 422V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2013 74,127 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 73,633 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 73,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 73,563 miles

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode. †advise rear body starting to corrode but not holed. †advise oil leak on engine.

Pass 14 Oct 2006 72,345 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 71,590 miles

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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FMU 422V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 87,170 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 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FMU 422V, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FMU 422V?

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What year was FMU 422V registered?

FMU 422V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FMU 422V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMU 422V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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