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DAL 52K

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow

Black Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,301 mi
Last recorded84,301 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow55,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAL 52K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 84,301 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 84,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 83,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 83,121 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 82,792 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 82,792 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,277 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

offside rear inner constant velocity gaitor split but is not considered as a part of the suspension

Pass 13 Oct 2012 81,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel cap cover missing

oil leak around engine

Pass 21 May 2011 80,775 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear coil spring platform slightly corroded

offside rear inner cv gaitor split

slight play in steering column to steering box

steering box slightly damp

Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,062 miles

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

Oil leak

both front body panels slightly corroded

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both front, centre and rear floors slightly corroded

nearside centre outersill slightly corroded

offside front, centre and rear outersill slightly corroded

offside rear cross member holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

Fail 8 Apr 2009 80,028 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

both front body panels slightly corroded

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both front, centre and rear floors slightly corroded

nearside centre outersill slightly corroded

offside front, centre and rear outersill slightly corroded

offside rear cross member holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Oct 2006 79,935 miles

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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DAL 52K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow in Black with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 55,054 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DAL 52K, 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 55 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 DAL 52K registered?

DAL 52K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is DAL 52K safe to buy?

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