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HVX 639T

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,767 mi
Last recorded42,767 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVX 639T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 42,767 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 41,921 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,128 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 41,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,706 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 39,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,471 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 36,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 36,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 36,982 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2007 35,477 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 35,047 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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HVX 639T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 85,139 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 HVX 639T, 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 47 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 HVX 639T registered?

HVX 639T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is HVX 639T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVX 639T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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