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WXU 561

1974 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,523 mi
Last recorded19,523 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow61,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXU 561
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 19,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 19,105 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,961 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 18,775 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 18,767 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 18,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,565 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 18,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 18,538 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 18,443 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,211 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,084 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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WXU 561 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 61,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXU 561, 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 52 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WXU 561 registered?

WXU 561 is a 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 29 May 1974.

Is WXU 561 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXU 561 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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