MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?
Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CXU 54 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,012 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 CXU 54, 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 48 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 CXU 54 registered?
CXU 54 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is CXU 54 safe to buy?
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