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RLJ 10

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,644 mi
Last recorded22,644 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 10
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,644 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,630 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,477 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 22,450 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 22,399 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 22,347 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,253 miles

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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RLJ 10 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLJ 10, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RLJ 10 registered?

RLJ 10 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is RLJ 10 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLJ 10 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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