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WDP 95S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,814 mi
Last recorded85,814 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow72,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDP 95S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,814 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,630 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,425 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 76,728 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,800 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 69,792 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 66,668 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,636 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,196 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,965 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,714 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 63,507 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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WDP 95S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WDP 95S, 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 WDP 95S registered?

WDP 95S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 12 January 1978.

Is WDP 95S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDP 95S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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