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CRX 518M

1973 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

1,268 mi
Last recorded1,268 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow57,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 518M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 1,268 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 1,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 929 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 222 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 89 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 99,886 miles

Oil leak

offside front lower wing holed

Fail 19 May 2011 99,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

offside front lower wing holed

Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,472 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2010 99,472 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 96,986 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 96,986 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 94,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre has a screw in tread.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 84,688 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 84,688 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2006 80,648 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 80,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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CRX 518M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 57,239 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRX 518M, 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 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CRX 518M registered?

CRX 518M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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