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DPK 142T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,841 mi
Last recorded86,841 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow78,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPK 142T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 86,841 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 86,841 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 86,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DPK 142T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 78,441 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DPK 142T, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DPK 142T?

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What year was DPK 142T registered?

DPK 142T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 8 January 1979.

Is DPK 142T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPK 142T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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