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RAU 658M

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,213 mi
Last recorded95,213 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 658M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 95,213 miles

Offside Front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

lower steering colunm u/j worn

nearside/offside rear brake discs/pads worn

nearside/offside rear coil spring mounts corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,613 miles

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 suspension hose deteriated

Fail 11 Jun 2014 94,600 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,980 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 92,255 miles

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

Oil leak

much general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2011 91,938 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 91,662 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 91,538 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,406 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 91,216 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 90,774 miles

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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RAU 658M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 57,224 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 RAU 658M, 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 52 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 RAU 658M registered?

RAU 658M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 11 March 1974.

Is RAU 658M safe to buy?

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