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APP 397J

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

White Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,019 mi
Last recorded39,019 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 153,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 397J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,019 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,897 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,841 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,665 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,491 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust box slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,183 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,280 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 37,271 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,188 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 37,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,991 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,596 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,345 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 35,828 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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APP 397J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in White with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 53,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APP 397J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was APP 397J registered?

APP 397J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is APP 397J safe to buy?

The MOT history for APP 397J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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