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RNV 392V

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,362 mi
Last recorded118,362 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow78,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNV 392V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 118,362 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,233 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 117,963 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,799 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 117,578 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 117,157 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 116,884 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 116,197 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 115,495 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 115,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 114,955 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 113,989 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 113,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 113,431 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 113,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 112,542 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 112,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 111,592 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 110,600 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 109,402 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 108,536 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 107,585 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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RNV 392V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 78,441 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 RNV 392V, 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 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNV 392V registered?

RNV 392V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is RNV 392V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNV 392V shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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