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RFJ 747

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,147 mi
Last recorded91,147 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFJ 747
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 91,147 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 89,921 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 89,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 89,863 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 89,861 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,825 miles

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,284 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 89,259 miles

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

corrosion to outer sills/wheel arches

Pass 10 May 2006 89,257 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RFJ 747 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RFJ 747, 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 RFJ 747 registered?

RFJ 747 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is RFJ 747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFJ 747 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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