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XYM 9N

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,902 mi
Last recorded57,902 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYM 9N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 57,902 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 57,722 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 57,499 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,941 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,469 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 55,336 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,803 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,182 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Fail 20 Jun 2015 54,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,656 miles

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,800 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 52,800 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,371 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,579 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,055 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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XYM 9N is a 1974 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 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 57,224 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 XYM 9N, 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 52 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 XYM 9N registered?

XYM 9N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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