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HFA 261

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,496 mi
Last recorded46,496 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFA 261
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 46,496 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,475 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,688 miles

Oil leak

dampness on and around power steering fluid supply pipes and rack,though not any leaks at time of test

drivers seat belt becoming slow to fully retract

spare tyre deflated

Fail 28 Sep 2012 45,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

dampness on and around power steering fluid supply pipes and rack,though not any leaks at time of test

drivers seat belt becoming slow to fully retract

horn control button is situated in drivers foot well,and readily available to access

spare tyre deflated

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,185 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,072 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 41,060 miles

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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HFA 261 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFA 261, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HFA 261 registered?

HFA 261 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 3 October 1978.

Is HFA 261 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFA 261 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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