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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

White · Petrol · 1968 · 6,230 cc

SWA 631MOT history

SWA 631 is a white petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow first used on 7 May 1968. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 16,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2024
Mileage
16,519 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2023
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SWA 631
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Shadow
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,230 cc
Year of manufacture
1968
First used
7 May 1968
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

SWA 631 was last recorded at 16,519 miles on 6 Jul 2023, 1,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2015: 11,847 miles, lower than 33,841 miles on 24 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
15,176 miles · 23 May 2018
Between the last two tests
1,343 miles
Average per year
477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 16,519 miles
  • 2018 – 15,176 miles
  • 2017 – 13,968 miles
  • 2016 – 13,158 miles
  • 2015 – 11,847 miles
  • 2014 – 33,841 miles
  • 2013 – 10,574 miles
  • 2012 – 10,126 miles
  • 2011 – 9,697 miles
  • 2009 – 9,286 miles
  • 2008 – 8,964 miles
  • 2007 – 8,377 miles
  • 2006 – 8,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,519 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,519 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    16,519 miles
    Test number
    192451085935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass15,176 miles (+1,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    15,176 miles
    Test number
    800463481031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes from flexible hoses to callipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hoses to callipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible to calliper above trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass13,968 miles (+810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    13,968 miles
    Test number
    658418650115
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  4. Pass13,158 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    13,158 miles
    Test number
    395026198904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass11,847 miles (-21,994)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    11,847 miles
    Test number
    877172635110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,841 miles (+23,267)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,841 miles
    Test number
    699904514117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass10,574 miles (+448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    10,574 miles
    Test number
    506441003144
    • NoteAll 4 tyre are slightly perished on outer wall.
  8. Pass10,126 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,126 miles
    Test number
    277790382021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,697 miles (+411)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    9,697 miles
    Test number
    219786601079
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSteering universal joint gaiter is split
  10. Pass9,286 miles (+322)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    9,286 miles
    Test number
    964945339392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack on side walls
  11. Pass8,964 miles (+587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    8,964 miles
    Test number
    961800888158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass8,377 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    8,377 miles
    Test number
    443144047131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail8,312 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,312 miles
    Test number
    822726516119
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about SWA 631

What vehicle is registration SWA 631 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SWA 631 on a white petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow first used on 7 May 1968. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SWA 631 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SWA 631 expired on 5 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SWA 631?
The MOT on SWA 631 expired on 5 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SWA 631 done?
SWA 631 was recorded at 16,519 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2023, an average of 477 miles a year.
Has SWA 631 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SWA 631 has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2006.
Has the mileage on SWA 631 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SWA 631 find?
SWA 631 passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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