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AFZ 522

1983 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,743 mi
Last recorded57,743 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 522
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,743 miles

Oil leak oil leak fronr and back ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leaks,strong smell of fuel

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,311 miles

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,281 miles

brake pipes covered

under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 22 Feb 2014 51,188 miles

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,167 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,151 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,131 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,041 miles

brake pads wearing thin

corrosion

oil leaks especially gearbox

slight play offside front lower suspension ball joint

slight play rear wheel bearings and offside front wheel bearing

slight wear offside track rod end

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,913 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2007 50,891 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,673 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 50,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 45,142 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 45,142 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 45,142 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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AFZ 522 is a 1983 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AFZ 522, 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 43 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AFZ 522 registered?

AFZ 522 is a 1983 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 11 April 1983.

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