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FYT 318V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,021 mi
Last recorded62,021 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYT 318V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 53,406 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,128 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,343 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,337 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,025 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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FYT 318V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FYT 318V, 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

How do I check the history of FYT 318V?

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What year was FYT 318V registered?

FYT 318V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FYT 318V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYT 318V shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FYT 318V have outstanding finance?

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