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JWV 968N

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

82,378 mi
Last recorded82,378 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2005
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWV 968N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2005 82,378 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2005 82,365 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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JWV 968N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Red 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 JWV 968N, 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 JWV 968N registered?

JWV 968N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is JWV 968N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWV 968N 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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