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FAT 56C

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,849 mi
Last recorded100,849 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAT 56C
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 100,849 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,733 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,620 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,910 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 97,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2011 96,730 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 96,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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FAT 56C is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,012 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 FAT 56C, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAT 56C registered?

FAT 56C is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is FAT 56C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAT 56C shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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