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RBL 155R

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,524 mi
Last recorded87,524 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow70,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBL 155R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 87,524 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 87,419 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,389 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 87,387 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak oil leak from engine and g/box ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,322 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,189 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 87,189 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,697 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 86,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,299 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,822 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 85,822 miles

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

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 85,446 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 85,410 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,101 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 84,609 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 84,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

wind screen wipers not parking at bottom of screen

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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RBL 155R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RBL 155R, 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 RBL 155R registered?

RBL 155R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 27 August 1976.

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