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FGH 777T

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,397 mi
Last recorded73,397 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGH 777T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,397 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 73,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 73,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,924 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,916 miles

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

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

signs of fluid leak nearside rear

Pass 4 Nov 2009 72,855 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 72,855 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,637 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nearside front tyre has a nail in tread.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,431 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 72,431 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 72,081 miles

offside rear tyre is a different profile

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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FGH 777T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FGH 777T, 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 48 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 FGH 777T registered?

FGH 777T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is FGH 777T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGH 777T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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