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OAT 561V

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,151 mi
Last recorded88,151 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAT 561V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 87,893 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 87,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,364 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 86,936 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,562 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,586 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,851 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 84,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,134 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brakes binding slightly

nsr parking brake efficiency low

Pass 10 Jul 2010 82,083 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2008 81,418 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 81,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 80,564 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 79,410 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 79,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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OAT 561V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OAT 561V, 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 OAT 561V registered?

OAT 561V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 13 September 1979.

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