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FSV 232

1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,213 mi
Last recorded83,213 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSV 232
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,213 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 83,213 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 82,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 82,841 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,641 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 82,061 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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FSV 232 is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FSV 232, 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 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FSV 232 registered?

FSV 232 is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 4 July 1973.

Is FSV 232 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSV 232 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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