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579 PTT

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,514 mi
Last recorded35,514 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow61,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration579 PTT
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,514 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,237 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Sep 2007 34,095 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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579 PTT is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 61,486 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 579 PTT, 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 52 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 579 PTT registered?

579 PTT is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 21 August 1974.

Is 579 PTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 579 PTT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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