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TTO 579R

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,947 mi
Last recorded71,947 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow77,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTO 579R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 71,947 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 71,945 miles

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

slight seepage at nearside rear suspension valve

Pass 3 May 2007 71,481 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 71,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 71,096 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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TTO 579R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 77,030 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 TTO 579R, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TTO 579R registered?

TTO 579R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 17 January 1977.

Is TTO 579R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTO 579R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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