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NXI 65

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,987 mi
Last recorded59,987 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXI 65
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2020 59,987 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills to floor corroded

hand brake only just met performance req

hazards not working

underside heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,874 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded at bottom connecting to the floor both sides

hand brake only just passed performance test

mountings at both sides corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 59,874 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded at bottom connecting to the floor both sides

hand brake only just passed performance test

mountings at both sides corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,539 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills and lower part of outer wings corroded

slight seepage of oil from power assisted steering

Fail 22 Jun 2018 59,519 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills and lower part of front outerwings corroded

minor exhaust leaks various

Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,075 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both outer sills to floor corroded and lower parts of both front outer wings

Fail 22 Jun 2017 59,072 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both outer sills to floor corroded and lower parts of both front outer wings

Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,043 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,536 miles

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

gear oil leak

hand brake performance should be improved

lower rear parts of both front wings corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,947 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both outer sills slightly corroded at front of both

Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,718 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 56,930 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,072 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 56,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,126 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,109 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,382 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 53,377 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,536 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside handbrake needs attention

Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,052 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 51,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all floor sill corroded also front kick panel

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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NXI 65 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,053 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NXI 65, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NXI 65 registered?

NXI 65 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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