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1556 NU

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,685 mi
Last recorded34,685 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 154,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1556 NU
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 34,685 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,520 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 34,500 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 33,588 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,449 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,894 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,282 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,667 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,585 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 29,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,299 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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1556 NU is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 54,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1556 NU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 50 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1556 NU registered?

1556 NU is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 25 May 1976.

Is 1556 NU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1556 NU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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