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CU 1521

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,853 mi
Last recorded63,853 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU 1521
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2005 63,853 miles

All front steering and suspension ball joints have slight play

All metal brake pipes have some surface corrosion

O/S & N/S rear inner C/V boots split

Slight leak from power steering box

Fail 3 Jun 2005 63,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Inner rear C/V boots split O/S & N/S †

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

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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CU 1521 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CU 1521, 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 52 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 CU 1521 registered?

CU 1521 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 23 April 1974.

Is CU 1521 safe to buy?

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