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THG 265T

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,675 mi
Last recorded34,675 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHG 265T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2021 34,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 33,716 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 33,099 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,032 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 30,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,324 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,170 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,780 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,702 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,338 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,862 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,820 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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THG 265T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 THG 265T, 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 48 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 THG 265T registered?

THG 265T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is THG 265T safe to buy?

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