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UJE 49S

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,206 mi
Last recorded30,206 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJE 49S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 30,206 miles

N/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 18 May 2016 30,074 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 29,987 miles

N/s/f tyre perishing.

Pass 16 May 2014 29,688 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 29,584 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,281 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,817 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,615 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 28,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

idle speed high

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,300 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 28,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,034 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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UJE 49S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 84,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UJE 49S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UJE 49S registered?

UJE 49S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 6 April 1978.

Is UJE 49S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJE 49S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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