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YUU 279T

1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,427 mi
Last recorded49,427 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 278,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUU 279T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2024 49,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 49,334 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 48,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,135 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,062 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,330 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,879 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,879 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,879 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,879 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 42,879 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 42,879 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 42,768 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,432 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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YUU 279T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests 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 YUU 279T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YUU 279T registered?

YUU 279T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 24 November 1978.

Is YUU 279T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUU 279T shows 15 tests 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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