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XJP 442S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,010 mi
Last recorded71,010 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJP 442S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2008 71,010 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 70,990 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 70,974 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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XJP 442S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 78,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJP 442S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XJP 442S?

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What year was XJP 442S registered?

XJP 442S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is XJP 442S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJP 442S shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XJP 442S have outstanding finance?

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