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EMM 50J

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Grey Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,075 mi
Last recorded60,075 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 153,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMM 50J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,075 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,777 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 59,475 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,281 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,248 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,143 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,538 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Feb 2012 57,535 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2011 57,534 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake hose damp

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Feb 2011 57,521 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper switch faulty

Pass 3 May 2008 57,468 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 57,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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EMM 50J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Grey with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 53,521 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 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMM 50J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMM 50J registered?

EMM 50J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 18 February 1971.

Is EMM 50J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMM 50J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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