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SCK 717L

1973 Rolls Royce Shadow

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,037 mi
Last recorded82,037 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow57,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCK 717L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2006 82,037 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 82,037 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear inner cv boot split

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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SCK 717L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 57,239 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 SCK 717L, 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 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SCK 717L registered?

SCK 717L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 13 June 1973.

Is SCK 717L safe to buy?

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