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SCZ 9674

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,424 mi
Last recorded75,424 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 9674
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,767 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 71,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill front & rear (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 71,480 miles

Brake stationary pin inappropriately repaired MASTER CYLINDER INSECURE TO FLOOR (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Spare wheel insecure UNABLE TO ACCESS BOOT (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 71,445 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 71,414 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,373 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,500 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,942 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 68,942 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 66,463 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 66,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

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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SCZ 9674 is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 891 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCZ 9674, 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.

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What year was SCZ 9674 registered?

SCZ 9674 is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is SCZ 9674 safe to buy?

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