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PWU 135P

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,166 mi
Last recorded77,166 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWU 135P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,166 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 77,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,039 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,279 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,959 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,318 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,158 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,417 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,508 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,812 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,078 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 65,235 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 64,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 62,873 miles

oil leak

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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PWU 135P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PWU 135P, 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 PWU 135P registered?

PWU 135P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 13 May 1976.

Is PWU 135P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWU 135P shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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