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PYF 194R

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,630 mi
Last recorded32,630 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYF 194R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 32,630 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 31,868 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 31,867 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 30,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,263 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 30,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in several places (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 May 2013 30,084 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 30,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres starting to split

rear fog lights not working

Pass 22 May 2008 30,080 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2008 30,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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PYF 194R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 77,030 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 PYF 194R, 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 49 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 PYF 194R registered?

PYF 194R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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