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ASX 6S

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,625 mi
Last recorded137,625 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASX 6S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 137,625 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 137,480 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox & steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 137,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 137,401 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split badly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 137,272 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 137,272 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 136,793 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 136,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 135,855 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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 134,595 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 133,212 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 133,070 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 130,718 miles

nearside handbrake performance low

Pass 22 Mar 2011 129,290 miles

Both rear tyres are feathering on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight oil leak to engine and gearbox assembly

Slight play in steering assembly

n/side rear handbrake performance weak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 128,090 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 128,047 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S/REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Pass 1 Apr 2009 126,818 miles

Nearside Front Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 125,609 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 125,599 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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ASX 6S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 85,060 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ASX 6S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ASX 6S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 12 October 1977.

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