MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded on all calipers (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
ADV FRONT WIPERS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFF SIDE REAR SEAT BELT CLASP COVER INSECURE
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
STEERING RACK WET BUT NO APPARANT LEAKS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow?
Based on 16,278 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SYO 514S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 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 SYO 514S, 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 48 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 SYO 514S registered?
SYO 514S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 10 April 1978.
Is SYO 514S safe to buy?
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