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PVS 867

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,561 mi
Last recorded75,561 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVS 867
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2008 75,561 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear fog in/op

Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,561 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear fog in/op

Fail 17 Jan 2007 72,767 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

park brake adjustment

Pass 17 Jan 2007 72,767 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

park brake adjustment

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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PVS 867 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 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 PVS 867, 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 48 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 PVS 867 registered?

PVS 867 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is PVS 867 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVS 867 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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