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CYT 303V

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,884 mi
Last recorded137,884 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 279,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYT 303V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 137,884 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 137,615 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 137,587 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight blow from nearside front exhaust box

Pass 8 Nov 2007 137,476 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 137,236 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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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CYT 303V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 79,154 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CYT 303V, 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 46 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 CYT 303V registered?

CYT 303V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 18 January 1980.

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