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TAP 413R

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,508 mi
Last recorded45,508 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 154,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 413R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 45,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 45,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 45,329 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,660 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,358 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,555 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,136 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,413 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,938 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 45,877 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,350 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,039 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,389 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,256 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 26,256 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear fog light inop

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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TAP 413R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 54,644 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 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAP 413R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 50 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAP 413R registered?

TAP 413R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 3 November 1976.

Is TAP 413R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAP 413R shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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