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JNJ 472V

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,971 mi
Last recorded82,971 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 279,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 472V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,971 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2015 82,320 miles

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,745 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

small amount of reserve foot pedal travel

Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,391 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 81,390 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside 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)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,088 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,831 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 79,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 79,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion to off side front lower wing.

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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JNJ 472V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 79,154 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JNJ 472V, 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 46 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 JNJ 472V registered?

JNJ 472V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 24 April 1980.

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