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8726 HA

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,406 mi
Last recorded57,406 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow55,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8726 HA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,406 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 57,405 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,211 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,064 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,847 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 56,815 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 56,757 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

advise vehicle has various fluid and oil leaks present

advise vehicle underside heavily greased and undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise little reserve travel at hand-brake lever

advise vehicle has various oil/fluid leaks present

Pass 12 Sep 2007 56,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advise both front tyres have slight cuts and some perishing present

oil leak from diff.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise offside outer sill front section some corrosion

various fluid and oil leaks from vehicle

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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8726 HA is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 55,054 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 8726 HA, 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 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8726 HA registered?

8726 HA is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 29 November 1971.

Is 8726 HA safe to buy?

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