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SUC 280R

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,562 mi
Last recorded96,562 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow67,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUC 280R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,562 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,032 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 96,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 95,732 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 95,511 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 95,311 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 95,122 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 95,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 91,593 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 91,593 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 91,125 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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SUC 280R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 67,323 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 SUC 280R, 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 49 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 SUC 280R registered?

SUC 280R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is SUC 280R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUC 280R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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