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RRS 5V

1986 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,870 mi
Last recorded137,870 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRS 5V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 137,870 miles

Central All vehicle undersealed.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 137,366 miles

Central Front Oil leak but not excessive.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 136,343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 135,693 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 134,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,115 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 109,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 109,011 miles

age related cracks on nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,807 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 107,797 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 106,227 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,444 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,951 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 102,949 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 102,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 102,740 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 102,552 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 102,247 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 101,171 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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RRS 5V is a 1986 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RRS 5V, 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 40 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RRS 5V registered?

RRS 5V is a 1986 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 12 November 1986.

Is RRS 5V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRS 5V shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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