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VIL 9850

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,988 mi
Last recorded45,988 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 181,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 9850
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 45,988 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,443 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 45,443 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,409 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 42,800 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2012 42,251 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 42,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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VIL 9850 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Blue 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 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 81,799 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 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VIL 9850, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 52 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIL 9850 registered?

VIL 9850 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is VIL 9850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 9850 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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