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CYT 232V

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,614 mi
Last recorded122,614 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow78,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYT 232V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2018 122,614 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake performance on limit

Pass 21 Mar 2015 124,814 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 122,614 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 122,614 miles

handbrake near end of working travel

slight binding off side rear brake

Fail 4 Aug 2006 122,614 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake near end of working travel

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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CYT 232V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 78,441 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 CYT 232V, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CYT 232V registered?

CYT 232V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 23 November 1979.

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