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VFS 68V

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,851 mi
Last recorded101,851 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFS 68V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2006 101,851 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 99,912 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 99,912 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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VFS 68V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,808 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 VFS 68V, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VFS 68V?

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What year was VFS 68V registered?

VFS 68V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is VFS 68V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFS 68V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VFS 68V have outstanding finance?

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