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A31 SKM

1984 Rolls Royce Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,203 mi
Last recorded110,203 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA31 SKM
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 110,203 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 11,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber trunion has slight lift

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower shock absorber trunion has slight lift

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2,on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 11,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber trunion has slight lift

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower shock absorber trunion has slight lift

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2,on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,203 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 111,164 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 110,143 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 109,078 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 108,740 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 108,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r foot & handbrake slightly low force.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 108,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 108,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 108,118 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 107,658 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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A31 SKM is a 1984 Rolls Royce Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A31 SKM, 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 42 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A31 SKM is a 1984 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 21 May 1984.

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