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SKM 848M

1973 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,513 mi
Last recorded52,513 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow57,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 848M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 52,513 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 52,468 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,455 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 52,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2017 52,433 miles

FRONT BRAKES STARTING TO BIND

Pass 17 May 2016 52,429 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 52,423 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 52,337 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 52,325 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

LOWER STEERING COLOMN UNIVERSAL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,307 miles

lower steering colomn gaiter split

slight play in o/s front lower swival

Pass 10 May 2012 52,286 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 52,186 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 52,154 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 52,096 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 52,056 miles

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

front tyres starting to go out off shape

Fail 15 May 2008 52,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres starting to go out off shape

Pass 23 May 2007 52,046 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 52,007 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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SKM 848M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SKM 848M, 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 SKM 848M registered?

SKM 848M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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