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VLM 78M

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,221 mi
Last recorded30,221 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow61,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLM 78M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,221 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,981 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 29,958 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 29,752 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to de lamanate

o/s/f tyre starting to de lamanate

Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,411 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 28,665 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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VLM 78M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLM 78M, 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 VLM 78M registered?

VLM 78M is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 26 June 1974.

Is VLM 78M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLM 78M shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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