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1730 PE

1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,601 mi
Last recorded36,601 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration1730 PE
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,601 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 36,353 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,077 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,853 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 35,853 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 May 2013 35,789 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 35,877 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 35,776 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 May 2007 35,761 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 35,725 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 35,608 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 35,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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1730 PE is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1730 PE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 51 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1730 PE registered?

1730 PE is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 8 April 1975.

Is 1730 PE safe to buy?

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