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EHT 407W

1981 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,154 mi
Last recorded142,154 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow56,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHT 407W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 142,154 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 142,078 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 142,011 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 141,377 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 141,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 140,334 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 139,659 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 139,453 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 139,453 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 138,686 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 138,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 137,402 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 136,453 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 133,680 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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EHT 407W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 56,213 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 EHT 407W, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EHT 407W registered?

EHT 407W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 22 June 1981.

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