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VIW 2275

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,119 mi
Last recorded123,119 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 2275
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 123,119 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on floor,sills and front inner wings

Pass 20 Jul 2011 123,352 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 122,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion inner sills

Pass 27 May 2009 122,352 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 120,981 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 118,406 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 118,406 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2006 116,228 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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VIW 2275 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 72,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VIW 2275, 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 48 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 VIW 2275 registered?

VIW 2275 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 4 January 1978.

Is VIW 2275 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 2275 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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