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TFX 784R

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,018 mi
Last recorded94,018 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFX 784R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 94,018 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 93,815 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 92,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 92,376 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 91,456 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 91,456 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,930 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 89,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,147 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2008 86,085 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2007 85,345 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 85,345 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,526 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 81,743 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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TFX 784R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 57,081 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 TFX 784R, 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 50 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 TFX 784R registered?

TFX 784R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 5 November 1976.

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