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VPG 503X

1982 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,423 mi
Last recorded63,423 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Shadow80,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 503X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner hydraulic suspension hose deteriated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper hydraulic suspension hose deterioated

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,193 miles

oil leak

water leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,169 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,151 miles

tyres have side wall cracks

Fail 10 Jul 2013 63,151 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

tyres have side wall cracks

Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,409 miles

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

all tyres sidewall cracks

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 19 Apr 2007 60,236 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 60,235 miles

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 6 Mar 2006 59,872 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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VPG 503X is a 1982 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 80,511 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 VPG 503X, 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 44 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VPG 503X registered?

VPG 503X is a 1982 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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