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PHJ 304K

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,400 mi
Last recorded26,400 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow55,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 304K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 26,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 26,160 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,111 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 26,111 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 25,993 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 25,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,875 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 25,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 25,762 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 25,668 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 25,576 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,432 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,329 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 25,312 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,119 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,932 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 24,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PHJ 304K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PHJ 304K, 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.

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What year was PHJ 304K registered?

PHJ 304K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 19 August 1971.

Is PHJ 304K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 304K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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