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NST 188

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,922 mi
Last recorded81,922 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNST 188
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 81,922 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,742 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,683 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,122 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,959 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 79,461 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 78,851 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 78,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

co emission on 4.5 limit

Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

co emission on 4.5 limit

Pass 16 May 2007 77,756 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 77,401 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 77,401 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 77,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NST 188 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NST 188, 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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What year was NST 188 registered?

NST 188 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 21 November 1978.

Is NST 188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NST 188 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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