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UFC 218P

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,921 mi
Last recorded98,921 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFC 218P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,921 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 98,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 98,825 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UFC 218P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 UFC 218P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UFC 218P?

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What year was UFC 218P registered?

UFC 218P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 5 January 1976.

Is UFC 218P safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFC 218P shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UFC 218P have outstanding finance?

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