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WDS 188V

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,482 mi
Last recorded44,482 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow86,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDS 188V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,482 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 44,066 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 44,066 miles

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

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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WDS 188V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 86,733 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 WDS 188V, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WDS 188V registered?

WDS 188V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is WDS 188V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDS 188V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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