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EHJ 356H

1969 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,920 mi
Last recorded32,920 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow36,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 356H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,920 miles

Oil leak Rear diff from oil seal ()

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 32,347 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 32,160 miles

nearside rear brake disc deteriorated and worn thin

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs deteriorated and worn thin

Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,975 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 31,952 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 31,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 31,776 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,776 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 31,727 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,161 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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EHJ 356H is a 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 36,034 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 EHJ 356H, 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 57 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EHJ 356H is a 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 22 December 1969.

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