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VJU 444H

1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,724 mi
Last recorded25,724 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 156,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJU 444H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 25,724 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,835 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2009 5,552 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 5,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 794 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 794 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres cracked on side walls. n/side front wearing on inner edge.

Fail 5 Jul 2007 99,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 99,248 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 97,408 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 97,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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VJU 444H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 56,524 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 VJU 444H, 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 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VJU 444H is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 21 May 1970.

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