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TJM 760S

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,380 mi
Last recorded41,380 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJM 760S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 41,380 miles

hazard lights not working when switch is on

rear fog lamp switch faulty

Fail 19 May 2025 41,354 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hazard lights not working when switch is on

parking brake performance only just met

rear fog lamp switch faulty

Pass 19 Apr 2022 40,853 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 39,735 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,516 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 39,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,312 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,968 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,972 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,730 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,708 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,879 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,971 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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TJM 760S 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 87.5%.

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 TJM 760S, 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 TJM 760S registered?

TJM 760S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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The MOT history for TJM 760S shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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