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FNB 32T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

47,413 mi
Last recorded47,413 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNB 32T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,413 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 47,413 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

number 1 brake pump feed hoses clips corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,062 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 47,062 miles

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

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Brake valve leaking brake accumuater (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking hose (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

coolant leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 46,896 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 46,894 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 46,884 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox cooler pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2005 46,851 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 46,851 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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FNB 32T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 FNB 32T, 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.

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What year was FNB 32T registered?

FNB 32T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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