CarVerify

Free Car Check

LYY 294P

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,584 mi
Last recorded22,584 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow70,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rolls Royce
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYY 294P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,580 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear hand brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,468 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,912 miles

nearside rear tyre valve perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2013 19,912 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2012 19,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,519 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,301 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,987 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 15,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 11,644 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
Full Rolls Royce Shadow reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LYY 294P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 70,100 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 LYY 294P, 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 50 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LYY 294P?

You can check the full history of LYY 294P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LYY 294P registered?

LYY 294P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 6 February 1976.

Is LYY 294P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYY 294P shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LYY 294P have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LYY 294P. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.