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OLW 942P

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,506 mi
Last recorded64,506 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow70,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 942P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 64,506 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,229 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,138 miles

all tyres have slight cracking i tread area,but not exposing cords

Fail 1 Jul 2015 63,138 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres have slight cracking i tread area,but not exposing cords

Pass 30 May 2014 63,087 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 62,821 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 62,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,781 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 62,685 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2007 62,685 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside and offside front tyres cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2006 62,674 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 62,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 62,658 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All four tyres cracked all the way round @ the tread area. The n/s/f being the worse.

Unable to check rear wheel bearing due to brakes binding.

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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OLW 942P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLW 942P, 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

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What year was OLW 942P registered?

OLW 942P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 17 May 1976.

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