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LJI 5779

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,930 mi
Last recorded119,930 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJI 5779
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2016 119,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Oil Leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 119,926 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 119,902 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 119,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 119,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 119,866 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 119,781 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 119,760 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 119,676 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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LJI 5779 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 78,712 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJI 5779, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJI 5779 registered?

LJI 5779 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 29 September 1978.

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