MOT Status
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76,880 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Slight play detected in steering rack
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?
Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SKM 228W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SKM 228W, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SKM 228W?
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What year was SKM 228W registered?
SKM 228W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 3 October 1980.
Is SKM 228W safe to buy?
The MOT history for SKM 228W shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SKM 228W have outstanding finance?
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