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PTN 905R

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

14,157 mi
Last recorded14,157 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTN 905R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 14,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 11,903 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2019 110,043 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 107,996 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 107,996 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner sill split at rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,799 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 105,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,116 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 104,116 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring turret to subframe / floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 2,414 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaking at rear onto exhaust

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,677 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,517 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,855 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,546 miles

advise handbrake requires adjustment

advise possible radiator leak

advise slight run out on rear discs

Pass 12 Aug 2009 80,407 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,814 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 77,814 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 75,354 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 71,168 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 71,168 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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PTN 905R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PTN 905R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PTN 905R registered?

PTN 905R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 8 October 1976.

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The MOT history for PTN 905R shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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