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WRD 26T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,561 mi
Last recorded101,561 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow75,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRD 26T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,561 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 101,487 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 101,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 101,327 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 101,220 miles

near side rear tyre worn on out side edge

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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WRD 26T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 WRD 26T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WRD 26T?

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What year was WRD 26T registered?

WRD 26T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 10 January 1979.

Is WRD 26T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRD 26T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WRD 26T have outstanding finance?

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