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YSL 878

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow57,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSL 878
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,987 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 94,987 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Braking system leaking Near side front (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 94,322 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,361 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 91,760 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle forward mounting bush bonding seperated.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle forward mounting bush bonding seperated.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,528 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,718 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,847 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,265 miles

engine oil leaks

underside surface rusting

Pass 18 Oct 2007 84,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 83,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YSL 878 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 57,081 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 YSL 878, 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 50 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 YSL 878 registered?

YSL 878 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is YSL 878 safe to buy?

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