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PKD 39S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,462 mi
Last recorded82,462 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1189,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKD 39S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,462 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 82,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,766 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 80,868 miles

brake fluid level on minimum

Fail 24 Jul 2007 80,868 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 79,984 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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PKD 39S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,839 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 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PKD 39S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PKD 39S?

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What year was PKD 39S registered?

PKD 39S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 6 June 1978.

Is PKD 39S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKD 39S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PKD 39S have outstanding finance?

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