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HIL 3657

1981 Rolls Royce Shadow

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,022 mi
Last recorded119,022 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow56,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 3657
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2014 119,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 119,022 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 119,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 116,225 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 115,226 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 115,003 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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HIL 3657 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 56,213 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 HIL 3657, 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 45 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 HIL 3657 registered?

HIL 3657 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is HIL 3657 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 3657 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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