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VSD 346

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,772 mi
Last recorded153,772 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 285,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSD 346
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 153,772 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 153,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 153,673 miles

slight corrosion to nsf box section

Fail 13 Dec 2018 153,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to nsf box section

Pass 18 May 2017 153,659 miles

Offside Rear handbrake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 May 2017 153,658 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear handbrake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Dec 2015 153,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 153,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 153,287 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 153,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 153,252 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

washers need adjustment

Pass 17 Dec 2010 153,060 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 152,946 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 152,946 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 152,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 152,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 152,288 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 152,288 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 151,801 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 151,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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VSD 346 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 85,139 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VSD 346, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VSD 346 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 13 September 1979.

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