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DIW 402

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,261 mi
Last recorded145,261 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 402
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 145,261 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 145,137 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 144,416 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 142,880 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 141,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 139,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 138,124 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 135,447 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 133,001 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 131,223 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 130,538 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 130,538 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 128,208 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005
Fail 12 Oct 2005 126,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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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DIW 402 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DIW 402, 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 DIW 402 registered?

DIW 402 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is DIW 402 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIW 402 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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