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83 DWC

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

42,220 mi
Last recorded42,220 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow67,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 DWC
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 42,220 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish in outer tread areas

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish in outer edges tread areas

Offside Front tyre starting to perish in outer tread areas

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer tread areas

Fail 17 Oct 2017 41,999 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish in outer tread areas

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish in outer edges tread areas

Offside Front tyre starting to perish in outer tread areas

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer tread areas

Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,960 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,665 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 40,920 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,920 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 40,845 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 40,812 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,384 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 40,384 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 40,024 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 40,040 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,801 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 39,801 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 38,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,739 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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83 DWC is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 67,323 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 83 DWC, 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 49 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 83 DWC registered?

83 DWC is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 6 September 1977.

Is 83 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 83 DWC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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