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LCW 942W

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,707 mi
Last recorded130,707 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow86,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCW 942W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 130,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 130,706 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 128,485 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 128,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 128,179 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 127,457 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 125,250 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 124,335 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 123,437 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 123,394 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 121,172 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 119,490 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 118,165 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 117,848 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 117,848 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 114,461 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 113,191 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,602 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 110,587 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 108,588 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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LCW 942W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 86,733 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 LCW 942W, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LCW 942W registered?

LCW 942W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 14 August 1980.

Is LCW 942W safe to buy?

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