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OUU 453R

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,013 mi
Last recorded72,013 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUU 453R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,770 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 70,766 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,798 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 68,798 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,559 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,178 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,042 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,439 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,054 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,428 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 64,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

washer bottle motor loose in bottle .slight play in steering joint .

Pass 15 Mar 2008 63,799 miles

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

excessive travel parking brake lever

Pass 18 Apr 2007 62,951 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 62,500 miles

slight travel on hand brake

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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OUU 453R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 57,081 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 OUU 453R, 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 50 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 OUU 453R registered?

OUU 453R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 16 August 1976.

Is OUU 453R safe to buy?

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