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TJ 8347

1981 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,639 mi
Last recorded68,639 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow56,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ 8347
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 68,639 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2020 68,639 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,849 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Jun 2019 64,849 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 May 2019 64,816 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 62,088 miles

Front bumper missing

Oil leak ()

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 16 May 2017 58,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 57,176 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 55,473 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,338 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,424 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 54,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,502 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,456 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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TJ 8347 is a 1981 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 75%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 56,213 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 TJ 8347, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TJ 8347 registered?

TJ 8347 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is TJ 8347 safe to buy?

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