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VEF 298M

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,393 mi
Last recorded54,393 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow61,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEF 298M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,393 miles

Oil leak ()

steering free play at steering wheel

vehicle underbody under sealed

Fail 17 Apr 2018 54,393 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

steering free play at steering wheel

vehicle underbody under sealed

Pass 4 May 2017 54,217 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

vehicle underbody undersealed

Pass 16 May 2016 63,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front belts (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

oil leak

underseal applied covering underbody

Fail 11 May 2016 63,861 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front belts (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

oil leak

underseal applied covering underbody

Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody protective sealant applied covering some components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 25,413 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r arm strap deteriated

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

underbody protection applied covering brake pipes and other components

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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VEF 298M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 61,486 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 VEF 298M, 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 52 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 VEF 298M registered?

VEF 298M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 17 June 1974.

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