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GBZ 8059

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,730 mi
Last recorded45,730 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2005
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 8059
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2005 45,730 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 45,742 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?

Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 891
brake binding 492
parking brake recording little or no effort 478
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 454
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
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GBZ 8059 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 57,224 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBZ 8059, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 52 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBZ 8059 registered?

GBZ 8059 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 4 October 1974.

Is GBZ 8059 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 8059 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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