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YPW 725

1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,720 mi
Last recorded94,720 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow52,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPW 725
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 94,720 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 94,963 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick HAND BRAKE PADS (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 93,806 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 93,806 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,826 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,209 miles

Advise nearside rear brake discs are corroded

Advise suspension pipes are corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 92,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise nearside rear brake disc is badly scored

Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,846 miles

Advise offside front brake pipes are corroded

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 91,846 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Advise offside front brake pipes are corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,125 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,777 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 89,267 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 89,267 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,080 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 88,764 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 88,348 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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YPW 725 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YPW 725, 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

How do I check the history of YPW 725?

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What year was YPW 725 registered?

YPW 725 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is YPW 725 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPW 725 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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