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KLJ 197N

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,647 mi
Last recorded34,647 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLJ 197N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,647 miles

light corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,337 miles

light corrosion on under side of vehicle

n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyres cuts in tread but not showing cords. Will need replacing soon

Fail 24 Apr 2014 34,337 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light corrosion on under side of vehicle

n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyres cuts in tread but not showing cords. Will need replacing soon

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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KLJ 197N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KLJ 197N, 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

How do I check the history of KLJ 197N?

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What year was KLJ 197N registered?

KLJ 197N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 20 November 1974.

Is KLJ 197N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLJ 197N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KLJ 197N have outstanding finance?

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