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DLW 988J

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,117 mi
Last recorded56,117 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow55,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLW 988J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,117 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,084 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 56,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 56,051 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 56,012 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,937 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,677 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 55,410 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 54,563 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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DLW 988J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DLW 988J, 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 DLW 988J registered?

DLW 988J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 8 June 1971.

Is DLW 988J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLW 988J shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DLW 988J have outstanding finance?

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