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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 2

Grey · Petrol · 1979 · 6,750 cc

WMS 18MOT history

WMS 18 is a grey petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 2 first used on 1 Jan 1979. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 18,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2024
Mileage
18,510 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2023
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
46 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WMS 18
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Shadow 2
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1979
First used
1 Jan 1979
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

WMS 18 was last recorded at 18,510 miles on 1 Jul 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,499 miles · 29 Jul 2015
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
46 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 18,510 miles
  • 2015 – 18,499 miles
  • 2014 – 18,490 miles
  • 2013 – 18,477 miles
  • 2012 – 18,424 miles
  • 2011 – 18,292 miles
  • 2010 – 18,006 miles
  • 2009 – 17,823 miles
  • 2008 – 17,795 miles
  • 2007 – 17,741 miles
  • 2006 – 17,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,510 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake and fuel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass18,510 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    18,510 miles
    Test number
    358471325026
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake and fuel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail18,510 miles (+11)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,510 miles
    Test number
    608359700341
    • DangerousNearside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire to rear (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake and fuel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass18,499 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,499 miles
    Test number
    136953675500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,490 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    18,490 miles
    Test number
    899119394171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail18,487 miles (+10)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,487 miles
    Test number
    649730464153
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  6. Pass18,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,477 miles
    Test number
    727136103266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail18,477 miles (+53)3 dangerous8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,477 miles
    Test number
    347655803247
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack

  8. Pass18,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,424 miles
    Test number
    356712972170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail18,424 miles (+132)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,424 miles
    Test number
    628372172152
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Fail18,292 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,292 miles
    Test number
    125687161104
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass18,292 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,292 miles
    Test number
    245897761481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail18,288 miles (+282)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,288 miles
    Test number
    975647781033
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass18,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,006 miles
    Test number
    113392580439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,006 miles (+183)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,006 miles
    Test number
    991552880058
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass17,823 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,823 miles
    Test number
    990906689033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,795 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,795 miles
    Test number
    661915588083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,741 miles (+22)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,741 miles
    Test number
    892557367066
    • NoteAll brake pipes coated with rustproofer
    • NoteHeadlamp image just acceptable

  18. Pass17,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,719 miles
    Test number
    552714876030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,719 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,719 miles
    Test number
    823152876044
    • FailureBrake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about WMS 18

What vehicle is registration WMS 18 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WMS 18 on a grey petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 2 first used on 1 Jan 1979. 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 WMS 18 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WMS 18 expired on 30 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WMS 18?
The MOT on WMS 18 expired on 30 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WMS 18 done?
WMS 18 was recorded at 18,510 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2023, an average of 46 miles a year.
Has WMS 18 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WMS 18 has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on WMS 18 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on WMS 18 find?
WMS 18 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake and fuel pipes.

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