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RVE 99S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,241 mi
Last recorded66,241 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVE 99S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,241 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,184 miles

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

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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RVE 99S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 78,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVE 99S, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RVE 99S?

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What year was RVE 99S registered?

RVE 99S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 2 March 1978.

Is RVE 99S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVE 99S shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVE 99S have outstanding finance?

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