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LGH 399T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,891 mi
Last recorded81,891 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 399T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,891 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,353 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,699 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 61,699 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 61,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fog lights not working

Pass 22 Mar 2010 6,217 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 58,319 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper linkage loose

Fail 30 Jan 2009 58,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper linkage loose

Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,939 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 54,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 53,979 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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LGH 399T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LGH 399T, 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.

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What year was LGH 399T registered?

LGH 399T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 13 August 1979.

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