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FAX 208K

1972 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,603 mi
Last recorded11,603 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow45,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 208K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 11,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 11,175 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 11,175 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,037 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,821 miles

botu rear springs weak

brake imbalance high

Fail 4 Mar 2011 10,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

botu rear springs weak

brake imbalance high

Pass 4 Jul 2009 10,705 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 10,687 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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FAX 208K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 45,742 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 FAX 208K, 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 54 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 FAX 208K registered?

FAX 208K is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 5 May 1972.

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