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KTU 813N

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,946 mi
Last recorded93,946 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow61,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTU 813N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,946 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering column joint (2.2.C.1c)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded Front and Rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and box before rear (7.1.2)

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

Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 93,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and box before rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 92,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 91,196 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,868 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,132 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

horn is not very loud

Pass 13 May 2011 89,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 6 May 2010 89,099 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 89,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2009 88,231 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 88,043 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 87,585 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 86,342 miles

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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KTU 813N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 61,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KTU 813N, 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 52 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KTU 813N registered?

KTU 813N is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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