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HLH 289T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II

Blue Petrol 6799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,343 mi
Last recorded134,343 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II71,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 289T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow II
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,799cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2019 134,343 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 134,308 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 134,217 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

parking brake requirements only just met

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II?

Based on 1,594 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
brake binding 37
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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HLH 289T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Blue with a 6,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLH 289T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HLH 289T registered?

HLH 289T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is HLH 289T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLH 289T shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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