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ABZ 8972

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,210 mi
Last recorded83,210 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow70,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 8972
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,210 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 82,171 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front arch area (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded All Road springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 82,029 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front arch area (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded All Road springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 81,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,708 miles

both rear hand brake linkages starting to seize.[need servicing].

Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,004 miles

both front and rear brake pumps have oil on and around them.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 79,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear light lens has a hair line crack

Nearside wiper blade smears screen slightly

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Slight misting of oil on steering idler

Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,358 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Slight leak from both accumulater valve bodies

Pass 3 Dec 2008 76,039 miles

rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,153 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 74,051 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 72,642 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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ABZ 8972 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 70,100 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 ABZ 8972, 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 50 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 ABZ 8972 registered?

ABZ 8972 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 4 October 1976.

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