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PAG 99H

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,746 mi
Last recorded63,746 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAG 99H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,746 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 59,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bottom of wings and rear corners corroded

sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,567 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,004 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

both front wings where wing panel joins inner arch/ sill panels corroded and holed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking/ perishing

oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear differential

steering rack has slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2013 52,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

both front wings where wing panel joins inner arch/ sill panels corroded and holed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking/ perishing

oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear differential

steering rack has slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 51,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,744 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,596 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 51,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,025 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,732 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,334 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 50,334 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 50,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,829 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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PAG 99H is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 84,407 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAG 99H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PAG 99H is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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