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FYW 427V

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,093 mi
Last recorded110,093 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow86,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYW 427V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 110,093 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 110,093 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 110,093 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 110,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded either side of connector block on o/s inner sill (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded either side of connector block on o/s inner sill (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering malfunctioning power steering tight and noisy possibly low on oil, oil leak from system (2.3.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,733 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 109,214 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

chips in windscreen

front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting/perishing

heavy waxoyl evident

minor exhaust leaks

oil leaks

rack damp

Pass 15 Jul 2011 108,982 miles

bad oil leak

minor exhuast blows

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/f bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2010 108,514 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 105,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 105,937 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 103,319 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 102,728 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 102,728 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FYW 427V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 86,733 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 FYW 427V, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYW 427V registered?

FYW 427V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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