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KSU 256

1970 Rolls Royce Shadow

Red Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,836 mi
Last recorded80,836 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow62,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSU 256
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2007 80,836 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 80,836 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 80,700 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 80,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?

Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 312
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
brake binding 142
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
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KSU 256 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow in Red with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 62,090 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KSU 256, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KSU 256 registered?

KSU 256 is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 13 November 1970.

Is KSU 256 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSU 256 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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