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LUG 1F

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,781 mi
Last recorded93,781 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUG 1F
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,781 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 93,798 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 93,798 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 93,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 94,797 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 93,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 93,732 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 93,718 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 93,690 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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LUG 1F is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LUG 1F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LUG 1F?

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What year was LUG 1F registered?

LUG 1F is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is LUG 1F safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUG 1F shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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