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YVV 261W

1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,472 mi
Last recorded117,472 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 276,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVV 261W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2018 117,472 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 117,463 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 117,264 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 116,741 miles

Advise that windscreen wipers and brake pedal rubber be changed soon.

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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YVV 261W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,757 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 YVV 261W, 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 46 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 YVV 261W registered?

YVV 261W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is YVV 261W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVV 261W shows 4 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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