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WIA 148

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,374 mi
Last recorded15,374 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIA 148
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 15,374 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 152,714 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 151,903 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 150,986 miles

both front top suspention arme rear bushes slightly worn /deteriated with slight movement

n/s/f brake dose slightly damaged

rear pads low

slight oil leak from rear diff

under side of vehicle slightly corroded in places but not considered excessave

Pass 15 Aug 2013 150,076 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 149,345 miles

slight excessive travel in hand foot brake

Fail 4 Jul 2012 149,345 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight excessive travel in hand foot brake

Pass 29 Jun 2011 148,934 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 148,488 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 148,488 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 147,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 146,160 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 146,156 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 144,853 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

all four tyres perished and scrubbing edges

Pass 20 Jun 2006 143,505 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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WIA 148 is a 1979 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 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,053 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 WIA 148, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WIA 148 registered?

WIA 148 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 25 April 1979.

Is WIA 148 safe to buy?

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