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FRA 742L

1986 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Blue Petrol 6900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,535 mi
Last recorded52,535 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 742L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,900cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 52,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,440 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,358 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,349 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,253 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,207 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,073 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 52,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,004 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 51,955 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 51,902 miles

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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FRA 742L is a 1986 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Blue with a 6,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FRA 742L, 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 40 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FRA 742L registered?

FRA 742L is a 1986 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 27 May 1986.

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