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SAX 986

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,436 mi
Last recorded126,436 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAX 986
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2024 126,436 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 126,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 125,578 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 124,815 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 124,487 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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SAX 986 is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 77,030 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 SAX 986, 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 49 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 SAX 986 registered?

SAX 986 is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is SAX 986 safe to buy?

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