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HEX 148

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,327 mi
Last recorded91,327 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 148
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 91,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

both front tyres BADLY deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,145 miles

ALLtyres deteriorated

parking brake travel close to excessive

Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,909 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,582 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 89,744 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,510 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 89,279 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 89,130 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 88,877 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight bind at offside front brake

Pass 9 Aug 2008 88,224 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 87,804 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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HEX 148 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 84,407 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 HEX 148, 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 48 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 HEX 148 registered?

HEX 148 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 11 September 1978.

Is HEX 148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEX 148 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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