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URT 175F

1968 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,569 mi
Last recorded30,569 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow47,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURT 175F
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1968
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,569 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,341 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 30,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,884 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,690 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 29,690 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 29,609 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 29,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 29,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2010 29,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 29,103 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 28,739 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 27,877 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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URT 175F is a 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 47,279 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 URT 175F, 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 58 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 URT 175F registered?

URT 175F is a 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 23 May 1968.

Is URT 175F safe to buy?

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