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VLM 108M

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

94,156 mi
Last recorded94,156 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLM 108M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2009 94,156 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear sills corroded but outside prescribed areas.

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

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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VLM 108M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 57,224 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 VLM 108M, 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 52 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 VLM 108M registered?

VLM 108M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 12 June 1974.

Is VLM 108M safe to buy?

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