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DRJ 943L

1973 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,624 mi
Last recorded66,624 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow57,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 943L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,624 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,624 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,624 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 66,630 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 66,624 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 66,624 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play lower steering coupler

Pass 17 May 2006 66,624 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2006 66,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2005 66,624 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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DRJ 943L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 57,239 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 DRJ 943L, 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 53 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 DRJ 943L registered?

DRJ 943L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 23 March 1973.

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