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281 AOT

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,023 mi
Last recorded55,023 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow86,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration281 AOT
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,023 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,554 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,365 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 54,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,030 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 53,756 miles

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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281 AOT is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 86,733 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 281 AOT, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 281 AOT?

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What year was 281 AOT registered?

281 AOT is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is 281 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 281 AOT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 281 AOT have outstanding finance?

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