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1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight engine oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LYU 495X safe to buy?
The MOT history for LYU 495X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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