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JPM 626V

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,168 mi
Last recorded137,168 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPM 626V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 137,168 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 137,168 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 130,517 miles

Offside Front Wing corroded and insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2016 130,515 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Wing corroded and insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2015 125,341 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 125,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 118,698 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 113,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both compliance bushes cracked

both front lower wings corroded

oil, pas pipes starting to corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2007 109,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 103,092 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 38,604 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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JPM 626V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JPM 626V, 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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JPM 626V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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