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UIB 1600

1981 Rolls Royce Shadow

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,848 mi
Last recorded33,848 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow56,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIB 1600
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,848 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,198 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,850 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,327 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,108 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 31,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,985 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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UIB 1600 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 UIB 1600, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UIB 1600?

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What year was UIB 1600 registered?

UIB 1600 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is UIB 1600 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIB 1600 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UIB 1600 have outstanding finance?

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