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CDW 1

1981 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,037 mi
Last recorded57,037 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow56,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDW 1
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 57,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,647 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,223 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,966 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,580 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,530 miles

Hyraulic pipes to offside rear into vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 55,530 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hyraulic pipes to offside rear into vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,530 miles

Brake pipes to nearside front caliper corroded

Brake pipes to offside front caliper corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake pipes on trailing arm corroded

Nearside rear brake pipes to calipers corroded

Nearside rear hydraulic pipes across axle into body corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake pipes on trailing arm corroded

Offside rear brake pipes to calipers corroded

Offside rear hydraulic pipes across axle into body corroded

PAS hose ferrule corroded

Tyres cracking between tread and sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,530 miles

all four tyres starting to crack on outer walls.

both wiper blades rubbers gone hard.

front engine mounting worn.

offside front [ under steering coupling] metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

passenger washer jet slightly blocked.

vehicles suspension and brake components very rusty.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,530 miles

all tyres on vehicle showing signs of cracking around outer tread.

nearside rear light lens has small crack in it.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 55,530 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

all tyres on vehicle showing signs of cracking around outer tread.

nearside rear light lens has small crack in it.

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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CDW 1 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 56,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CDW 1, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CDW 1 registered?

CDW 1 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 13 May 1981.

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