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TPA 85R

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,766 mi
Last recorded71,766 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow67,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPA 85R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,766 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 71,174 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,021 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,798 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,536 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 70,536 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 70,445 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 May 2007 69,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2006 69,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn unevenly

Fail 12 May 2006 69,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Slight exhaust blow centre rear box

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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TPA 85R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 67,323 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 TPA 85R, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TPA 85R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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