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988 XAL

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,260 mi
Last recorded24,260 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow61,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration988 XAL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 24,260 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 24,252 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 24,244 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 24,231 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 24,039 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 23,883 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 23,592 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 23,571 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,524 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 23,436 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,205 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 23,020 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,390 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,426 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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988 XAL is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 988 XAL, 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 988 XAL registered?

988 XAL is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 8 April 1974.

Is 988 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 988 XAL shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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