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TPA 11S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,846 mi
Last recorded87,846 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPA 11S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 87,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring housing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil leak around engine and gearbox

Fail 18 May 2016 87,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring housing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak around engine and gearbox

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,459 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 87,450 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 86,984 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 86,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 86,341 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 86,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,163 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 85,944 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 84,486 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 84,479 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 83,521 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 83,494 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 82,820 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 82,818 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear fog light not working

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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TPA 11S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 78,712 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TPA 11S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TPA 11S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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