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1665 WZ

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,197 mi
Last recorded135,197 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow78,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1665 WZ
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 135,197 miles

Slight front brake judder

Slight leak on steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2016 135,197 miles

Front Poor Headlamp pattern

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 135,197 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 134,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2013 134,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 133,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 132,566 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 132,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 132,474 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 132,015 miles

no near side mirror glass fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2007 129,776 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 127,056 miles

all tyres show some deteriation around edges i.e.cracking

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?

Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 312
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
brake binding 142
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
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1665 WZ is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 78,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1665 WZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1665 WZ registered?

1665 WZ is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is 1665 WZ safe to buy?

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