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BYP 334T

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,379 mi
Last recorded108,379 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYP 334T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,379 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,190 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion front wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,593 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,853 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 104,949 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 103,924 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,795 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 98,949 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 98,949 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 98,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 94,674 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 94,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BYP 334T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 84,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYP 334T, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYP 334T registered?

BYP 334T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is BYP 334T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYP 334T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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