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RCT 792H

1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,421 mi
Last recorded57,421 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 156,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCT 792H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,421 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,760 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 56,758 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly dash warning light indicates a fault (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired park brake pad misalighned (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,290 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 56,290 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 55,651 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 55,307 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,860 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,837 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,473 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,316 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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RCT 792H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 56,524 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 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCT 792H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RCT 792H registered?

RCT 792H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 5 March 1970.

Is RCT 792H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCT 792H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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