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SKL 495W

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,128 mi
Last recorded95,128 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 279,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKL 495W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 95,128 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 92,751 miles

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

slight exhaust leak bridge pipe at n/s connection.

Fail 8 Jun 2007 92,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight exhaust leak bridge pipe at n/s connection.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 90,868 miles

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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SKL 495W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 79,154 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 SKL 495W, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of SKL 495W?

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What year was SKL 495W registered?

SKL 495W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is SKL 495W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKL 495W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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