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WYU 508T

1975 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,256 mi
Last recorded22,256 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYU 508T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 22,256 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,997 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,369 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,256 miles

slight play off siode front track rod end

Pass 18 Jul 2009 21,022 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

cracking on all 4 tyres treads,depth 7.0mm

engine oil leak

slight blow on n/s maniflod area

slight lift on n/s/r wheel

surface corroasion to all steet brake pipes

travel on handbrake

Fail 18 Jul 2009 21,022 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

cracking on all 4 tyres treads,depth 7.0mm

engine oil leak

slight blow on n/s maniflod area

slight lift on n/s/r wheel

surface corroasion to all steet brake pipes

travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,867 miles

ALL four tyres treads 7mm but heavy cracking to tread blocks

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine seems to be running lumpy /missfire ?

minor oil leakage to o/s .

slight lift to n/s/r wheel ?

Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,693 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,534 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 20,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WYU 508T is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 58,844 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 WYU 508T, 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 51 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 WYU 508T registered?

WYU 508T is a 1975 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is WYU 508T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYU 508T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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