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PYR 288R

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,905 mi
Last recorded85,905 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYR 288R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 85,905 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 85,732 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 85,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to brake pipes

n/s/f marker light came on when tapped then continued to work

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/r hub seal leaking

park brake cable not returning fully

rear fog not working

rear number plate deteriorating

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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PYR 288R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYR 288R, 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 PYR 288R registered?

PYR 288R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 9 December 1976.

Is PYR 288R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYR 288R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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