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RJM 251R

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,494 mi
Last recorded20,494 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJM 251R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 20,494 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 20,264 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 18,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 17,377 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after second box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box weeping (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKE 27% IMBALANCE (3.7.B.5b)

OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,909 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 16,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 16,403 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 16,403 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 15,702 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 13,928 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,283 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,275 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 11,407 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,946 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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RJM 251R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Black 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 RJM 251R, 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.

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What year was RJM 251R registered?

RJM 251R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 7 September 1976.

Is RJM 251R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJM 251R 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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