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LEC 35

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,212 mi
Last recorded84,212 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1189,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEC 35
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 84,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to front caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,266 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s edge (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 81,266 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both head lights go out when rear fog light switched on (1.7.5c)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

windscreen has stone chip n/s edge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,766 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,481 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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LEC 35 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,839 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 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LEC 35, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LEC 35 registered?

LEC 35 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is LEC 35 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEC 35 shows 6 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.

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