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E999 LRU

1987 Rolls Royce Shadow

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,027 mi
Last recorded109,027 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE999 LRU
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,027 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 108,926 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 108,925 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 106,327 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 106,325 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 100,987 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 30 May 2022 100,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2021 99,938 miles

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2020 99,000 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 97,865 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 21 May 2018 96,837 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 15 May 2017 95,782 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 10 May 2016 94,670 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 14 May 2015 93,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 93,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 92,629 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 91,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 23 May 2012 88,923 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 87,708 miles

advise play on both front wheels

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,585 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,221 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 84,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Jun 2008 83,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 81,321 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 79,169 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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E999 LRU is a 1987 Rolls Royce Shadow in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E999 LRU, 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 39 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E999 LRU registered?

E999 LRU is a 1987 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E999 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E999 LRU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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