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XJD 427T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,796 mi
Last recorded19,796 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1189,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJD 427T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 11
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 19,796 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 19,069 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 17,835 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 17,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 16,885 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 16,307 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,792 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,872 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 11,860 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 10,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 10,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 7,535 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,559 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 4,559 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2006 3,992 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
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XJD 427T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,839 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJD 427T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XJD 427T?

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What year was XJD 427T registered?

XJD 427T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XJD 427T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJD 427T shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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