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VOD 998J

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow

Brown Petrol 6574cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,750 mi
Last recorded73,750 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow55,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 998J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,574cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2023 73,750 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 73,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 73,746 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,743 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 73,741 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 73,740 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,738 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,736 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,621 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 73,609 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,555 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,529 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,315 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,311 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 73,166 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 73,155 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 73,151 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 73,139 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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VOD 998J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow in Brown with a 6,574cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 55,054 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 VOD 998J, 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 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VOD 998J?

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What year was VOD 998J registered?

VOD 998J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is VOD 998J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOD 998J shows 18 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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