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PKE 321L

1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,997 mi
Last recorded77,997 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow61,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 321L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 77,997 miles

both sides inner parking brake pads look thin!!

cut to outer wall of n/s/f tyre .but no cored showing pos. made by metal trim!

different size tyre fitted ,215/70/15 to front ,205/15 to rear

some pitting to inside of o/s/f brake discs

suspension ride soft!!!

there is a partial brake falure waring light on

Fail 7 Jul 2009 77,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides inner parking brake pads look thin!!

some pitting to inside of o/s/f brake discs

suspension ride soft!!!

there is a lot of travel in the brake pedal

there is a partial brake falure waring light on

twists in both front seat belts

Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,633 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jul 2007 77,071 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 76,318 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 76,318 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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PKE 321L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 61,638 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 PKE 321L, 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 54 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 PKE 321L registered?

PKE 321L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is PKE 321L safe to buy?

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