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WCP 118R

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,100 mi
Last recorded70,100 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow70,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCP 118R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,100 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 70,100 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,989 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front screenwash becoming poor

Offside Rear handbrake starting to bind

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,458 miles

Nearside Front view to front becoming poor

Pass 21 May 2015 69,294 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 59,292 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 69,018 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 69,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,799 miles

seat belt clasp cover missing , o/s front

Fail 9 Apr 2013 68,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

seat belt clasp cover missing , o/s front

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,350 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,285 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion o/s/r sill/wheel arch

front brake disc's slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre cut

parking brake linkages slightly siezed

slight bind o/s/f

slight misfire detected

Fail 22 Nov 2011 68,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

boot does not latch closed

brake fluid level slightly low

corrosion o/s/r sill/wheel arch

exhaust system leaking at down pipe & rear silencer

front brake disc's slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/f tyre cut

parking brake lever has limited resurve travel

parking brake linkages slightly siezed

slight bind o/s/f

slight misfire detected

windscreen washers require adjustment

Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,985 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s headlamp output slightly deteriorated

rear and front brake and suspension components sprayed with underseal .

Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,985 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s headlamp output slightly deteriorated

rear and front brake and suspension components sprayed with underseal .

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,195 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint corrode (not have grease)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 64,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint corrode (not have grease)

on the nearside parking brake low

Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,596 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 61,842 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 61,842 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S LOWER FRONT STEERING SWIVEL HAS RUSTY STAIN FROM DUST COVER SUSPECT DRY JOINT

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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WCP 118R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 70,100 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 WCP 118R, 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 50 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WCP 118R is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 8 November 1976.

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