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SL 9281

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,213 mi
Last recorded72,213 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1189,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL 9281
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,164 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,991 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,931 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,791 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 71,623 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 71,385 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,234 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 71,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,094 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 71,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 70,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 70,795 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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SL 9281 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,839 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL 9281, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL 9281 registered?

SL 9281 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 26 January 1978.

Is SL 9281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL 9281 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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