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KUI 8290

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,149 mi
Last recorded62,149 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUI 8290
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 62,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,958 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,497 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,217 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,792 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,336 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 59,336 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,853 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,695 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,695 miles

slight play inall steering joints

washers work but slow pick up water

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,908 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 56,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,973 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,209 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,114 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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KUI 8290 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUI 8290, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KUI 8290?

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What year was KUI 8290 registered?

KUI 8290 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 16 October 1979.

Is KUI 8290 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUI 8290 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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