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VUF 333K

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,292 mi
Last recorded79,292 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUF 333K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 79,292 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 78,729 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 78,405 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 77,884 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,456 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front shock gaitors deterioating

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

steering gaitor deterioated

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

adsvise corrosin o/s/r outer sill

advise oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 72,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills corroding

front to rear suspetion pipes corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,342 miles

exhaust knocking and rubbing on handbrake cable

Fail 14 Oct 2010 69,326 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust knocking and rubbing on handbrake cable

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,439 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 66,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,327 miles

rear suspension low

Pass 6 Sep 2007 63,518 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 63,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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VUF 333K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,994 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 VUF 333K, 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 55 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 VUF 333K registered?

VUF 333K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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