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HRV 688N

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,015 mi
Last recorded22,015 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRV 688N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 22,015 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 22,007 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 21,979 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,950 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 21,653 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,967 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,424 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,143 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 16,143 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 15,283 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,039 miles

Advise hydraulic system check

Fail 27 Sep 2006 15,039 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Corosion to front off side wing

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 14,669 miles

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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HRV 688N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HRV 688N, 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.

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What year was HRV 688N registered?

HRV 688N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 12 November 1974.

Is HRV 688N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRV 688N shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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