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VCD 557S

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,341 mi
Last recorded56,341 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCD 557S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,001 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 51,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 50,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 49,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

emissions high due to misfire

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 May 2010 49,459 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,404 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 49,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,158 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,619 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,224 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 36,756 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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VCD 557S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,012 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 VCD 557S, 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 48 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 VCD 557S registered?

VCD 557S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 12 January 1978.

Is VCD 557S safe to buy?

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