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TSC 525R

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

3,396 mi
Last recorded3,396 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSC 525R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 3,396 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 3,393 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 3,255 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 2,648 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 2,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear inner driveshaft boot split

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 2,304 miles

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft boot burst

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 2,301 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft boot burst

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 1,944 miles

rear off side drive shaft inner c v boot burst

Fail 14 Jul 2015 1,942 miles

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

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

rear off side drive shaft inner c v boot burst

Pass 21 Jul 2014 1,541 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 768 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 14 miles

Oil leak

suspension pipes corroded at nearside rear

suspension pipes corroded at offside rear

Fail 14 Nov 2011 14 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major 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.B.7)

suspension pipes corroded at nearside rear

suspension pipes corroded at offside rear

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,314 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 39,982 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 39,982 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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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TSC 525R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 TSC 525R, 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 TSC 525R registered?

TSC 525R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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