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LJI 390

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,756 mi
Last recorded90,756 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJI 390
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 90,756 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,220 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 87,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.17 % CO (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling offside front shock absorber (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,103 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 75,999 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 75,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

wear on track rod ends slight wear on front suspension and swivels

Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,999 miles

wear on track rod ends slight wear on front suspension and swivels

Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,998 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 75,998 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,504 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 75,503 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 75,473 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 75,472 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front shockers worn. / o/s/r sill is rusting.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 70,786 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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LJI 390 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 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 LJI 390, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJI 390 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 20 September 1978.

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