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KCX 984S

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,497 mi
Last recorded46,497 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCX 984S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,497 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre perished.

sealant in inner sills/floor.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 46,264 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre perished.

sealant in inner sills/floor.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 46,264 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both inner sills non original sealant/filler.

front and rear tyres not matched sizes.

Fail 8 Nov 2013 46,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner sills non original sealant/filler.

front and rear tyres not matched sizes.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,030 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 46,030 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,863 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 45,548 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 44,973 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 43,725 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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KCX 984S is a 1978 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 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 84,407 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 KCX 984S, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KCX 984S?

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What year was KCX 984S registered?

KCX 984S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is KCX 984S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCX 984S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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