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DPH 165T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,406 mi
Last recorded84,406 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPH 165T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 May 2019 84,406 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 83,664 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 81,938 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 81,206 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 80,280 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 79,156 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 77,940 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 77,066 miles

nearside mainbeam flickered

Pass 17 May 2010 75,995 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 75,483 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 74,939 miles

o/s front suspension lower swivel shows signs of corrosion.

Pass 22 May 2007 73,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s front suspension lower swivel may be corroded advise further attention

Pass 6 Jun 2006 72,722 miles

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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DPH 165T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 85,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPH 165T, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPH 165T registered?

DPH 165T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 12 July 1979.

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