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PJD 627

1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,337 mi
Last recorded83,337 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 290,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJD 627
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,337 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 83,273 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 83,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 83,146 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 83,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,075 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,756 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,755 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,727 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 82,084 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 82,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 82,076 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 82,030 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,995 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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PJD 627 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 90,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJD 627, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJD 627 registered?

PJD 627 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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