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BHJ 561S

1996 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,050 mi
Last recorded51,050 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 561S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 51,050 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 50,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,718 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,192 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 48,104 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 46,464 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,010 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,145 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,018 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 38,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,577 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 37,528 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,602 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 36,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,820 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 32,195 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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BHJ 561S is a 1996 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BHJ 561S, 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 30 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BHJ 561S?

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What year was BHJ 561S registered?

BHJ 561S is a 1996 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is BHJ 561S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 561S shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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