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VYL 46S

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,679 mi
Last recorded188,679 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYL 46S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 188,679 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 188,677 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 18,867 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 18,867 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 188,634 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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VYL 46S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,012 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 VYL 46S, 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 48 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 VYL 46S registered?

VYL 46S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 8 May 1978.

Is VYL 46S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYL 46S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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