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LYU 495X

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,511 mi
Last recorded105,511 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1159,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYU 495X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,511 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 105,379 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2018 105,313 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 105,177 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 105,177 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,037 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,804 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 104,582 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 104,406 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 104,251 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 104,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2010 104,137 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs worn

oil leaks engine and gearbox

renew torque arm mounts

Pass 15 Oct 2009 104,019 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 104,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 103,773 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 103,485 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 103,485 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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LYU 495X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 59,209 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 LYU 495X, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LYU 495X registered?

LYU 495X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 25 September 1981.

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