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ROI 1593

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Bronze Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,597 mi
Last recorded59,597 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROI 1593
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,597 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,524 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,390 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 59,389 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,115 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,180 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,833 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,711 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 1 Mar 2012 57,710 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 16 May 2011 57,661 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 57,523 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 56,506 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 56,492 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 56,479 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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ROI 1593 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Bronze with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 84,407 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ROI 1593, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ROI 1593?

You can check the full history of ROI 1593 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ROI 1593 registered?

ROI 1593 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is ROI 1593 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROI 1593 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ROI 1593 have outstanding finance?

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