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UKV 78R

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,808 mi
Last recorded74,808 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow70,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKV 78R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 74,808 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 74,808 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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UKV 78R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 70,100 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 UKV 78R, 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 50 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UKV 78R registered?

UKV 78R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is UKV 78R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKV 78R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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