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TIB 1528

1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Bronze Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 162,880 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIB 1528
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1975
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015

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

front and centre exhaust leaking gas

offside rear sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

steering column gaiter split

Pass 1 May 2014 31,148 miles

All steel brake pipes heavily greased.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Steering shaft U/J gaiter deteriorated.

Fail 1 May 2014 31,148 miles

All steel brake pipes heavily greased.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Steering shaft U/J gaiter deteriorated.

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 May 2013 30,972 miles

All brake pipes heavely greased.

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 30,902 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 30,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 30,746 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 30,746 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 30,589 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 30,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 30,445 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2008 30,378 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 30,378 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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TIB 1528 is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Bronze with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 62,880 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 TIB 1528, 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 51 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TIB 1528 registered?

TIB 1528 is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is TIB 1528 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIB 1528 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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