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DPL 151T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,879 mi
Last recorded64,879 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow78,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 151T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,879 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,848 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,814 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,792 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,775 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,733 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,519 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,393 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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DPL 151T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DPL 151T, 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 DPL 151T?

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What year was DPL 151T registered?

DPL 151T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 8 February 1979.

Is DPL 151T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPL 151T shows 8 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 DPL 151T have outstanding finance?

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