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YEZ 929

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,688 mi
Last recorded38,688 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 929
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 38,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 38,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,967 miles

Offside Front wheel tight

oil leaks from engine

transmission fluid leak

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,619 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 37,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,345 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 37,344 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,283 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 37,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,103 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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YEZ 929 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,994 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YEZ 929, 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 55 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 YEZ 929 registered?

YEZ 929 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 28 September 1971.

Is YEZ 929 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEZ 929 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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