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ESU 304H

1970 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Lng 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,714 mi
Last recorded91,714 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow62,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESU 304H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLng
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 91,714 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,713 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,713 miles

Rear exhaust silencer and tail pipe getting weak

Fail 16 Jun 2017 91,713 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer and tail pipe getting weak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,714 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 91,714 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 91,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 91,713 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 91,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 91,205 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 91,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 90,835 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear brakepipes and suspension components coated in thick waxoil

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 May 2010 90,538 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear brakepipes and front to rear pipes coated in wax oil.

chassis and floorpans coated in thick wax oil

Pass 12 May 2009 90,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all underside of vehicle including brakepipes coated in wax oil..

exhaust system repaired by welding.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 87,918 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 May 2008

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 87,026 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 87,026 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ESU 304H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,230cc lng engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 62,090 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 ESU 304H, 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 56 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 ESU 304H registered?

ESU 304H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 7 April 1970.

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