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DLZ 2179

1984 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,145 mi
Last recorded111,145 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 2179
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 111,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 111,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 114,264 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 114,264 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 111,145 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside mirror slightly deteriorated

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 111,145 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both back pads need changing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 111,145 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both back pads need changing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 111,145 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 109,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,915 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 105,652 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 102,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 102,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 99,509 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 94,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 92,214 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,301 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 83,181 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 83,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 80,978 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 80,977 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

REAR DISCS POOR CONDITION UNABLE TO VIEW F/R/PADS FULLY O/S/F/ AND BOTH N/S/FRONT ALSO O/S/REAR B/PIPES CORRODED TREAT ASAP

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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DLZ 2179 is a 1984 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DLZ 2179, 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 42 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DLZ 2179 is a 1984 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 22 August 1984.

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