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CXU 54

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,865 mi
Last recorded167,865 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2005
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXU 54
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2005 167,865 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 167,865 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for CXU 54 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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