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SJU 1

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Bronze Petrol 6779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJU 1
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,779cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 80,661 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,657 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 80,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 80,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,258 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,114 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 80,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2015 79,864 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2015 79,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2014 79,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2014 79,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2013 79,777 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,536 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,516 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 79,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,486 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Mar 2006 79,311 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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SJU 1 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Bronze with a 6,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 57,224 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 SJU 1, 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 52 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 SJU 1 registered?

SJU 1 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 28 August 1974.

Is SJU 1 safe to buy?

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