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RRU 363

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,871 mi
Last recorded72,871 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRU 363
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,871 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 72,869 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,772 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,771 miles

offside bottom wing sill section holed corroded

offside front wing wheel arch area corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010 72,765 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front tyre is cracking slightly

Nearside rear tyre is cracking slightly

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,724 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on outside edge & cracking tread

Fail 1 Jul 2008 72,719 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge also cracking in tread

Pass 27 Jun 2007 72,528 miles

o/s/r inner brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2007 72,525 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 72,346 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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RRU 363 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 79,884 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRU 363, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RRU 363 registered?

RRU 363 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 18 June 1979.

Is RRU 363 safe to buy?

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