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HUC 39W

1981 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,898 mi
Last recorded127,898 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow 2104,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUC 39W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 127,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 127,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 1 May 2018 126,706 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 125,565 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 125,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.2% (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 4 May 2016 124,960 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rusty

rear diff mounting deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2015 124,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 17,326 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,326 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 17,926 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 17,326 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,326 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,326 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 17,326 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,326 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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HUC 39W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 104,202 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 HUC 39W, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUC 39W registered?

HUC 39W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 16 January 1981.

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