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MOE 856

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow

Silver Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,998 mi
Last recorded11,998 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2013
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow55,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOE 856
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2013 11,998 miles

vehicle been standing

Fail 11 Aug 2013 11,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle been standing

Pass 31 Jul 2011 11,899 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2010 11,851 miles

advise under body flaking brake pipes rusting discs rusting

Pass 6 Aug 2008 11,582 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 11,421 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MOE 856 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow in Silver with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 55,054 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 MOE 856, 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 55 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 MOE 856?

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What year was MOE 856 registered?

MOE 856 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 16 March 1971.

Is MOE 856 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOE 856 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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