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JBX 401N

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,596 mi
Last recorded76,596 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBX 401N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 76,596 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

off side front brake has slight binding.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 76,586 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rusted through near suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 76,565 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 76,374 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 76,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 76,237 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 76,237 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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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JBX 401N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JBX 401N, 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 JBX 401N registered?

JBX 401N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 20 September 1974.

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