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PWU 114P

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,669 mi
Last recorded85,669 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow70,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWU 114P
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 85,669 miles

handbrake effort poor on offside

various warning lights on dash

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,258 miles

both offside flexie brake hoses slightly twisted

offside front caliper metal brake pipes becoming corroded

offside handbrake effort could be better

Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,775 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 84,724 miles

Inner Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

near side front marker light not working

Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,672 miles

underside of vechile has been undersealed

Fail 30 Jun 2014 83,615 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to nearside & offside outer sills

corrosion to nearside & offside rear floor pans / inner wheel arch

offside rear height ajuster unit slightly damp

Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,054 miles

Advise nearside front outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,477 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 79,583 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,816 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 77,816 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 75,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolent light on ?

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Slight fault on indicators

Slight rust in all chassis members

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake hose metal ends slight rust

Slight perishing to offside rear tyre side walls and tread

Pass 21 Jun 2007 75,163 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 75,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R tyre heavily perished and worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2006 74,714 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 74,713 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes

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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PWU 114P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PWU 114P, 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.

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What year was PWU 114P registered?

PWU 114P is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 6 January 1976.

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