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YFP 156S

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,892 mi
Last recorded13,892 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2006
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFP 156S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,892 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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YFP 156S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 YFP 156S, 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.

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How do I check the history of YFP 156S?

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What year was YFP 156S registered?

YFP 156S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 18 April 1978.

Is YFP 156S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFP 156S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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