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NTX 1L

1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,897 mi
Last recorded13,897 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 149,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTX 1L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 13,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 13,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 13,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 12,542 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,494 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 10,994 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 10,479 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,094 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 10,094 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,716 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 9,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,492 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 9,199 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 8,660 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 8,193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 8,112 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint boot worn

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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NTX 1L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,025 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NTX 1L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NTX 1L registered?

NTX 1L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 5 June 1973.

Is NTX 1L safe to buy?

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