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FIL 5858

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,010 mi
Last recorded95,010 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 5858
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 May 2019 95,010 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,809 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,270 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,731 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 93,568 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 93,252 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2008 93,108 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 93,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 92,797 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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FIL 5858 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 85,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FIL 5858, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of FIL 5858?

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What year was FIL 5858 registered?

FIL 5858 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FIL 5858 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 5858 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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