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XBL 420E

1967 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,016 mi
Last recorded37,016 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBL 420E
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension bushes slightley perished

Pass 16 Nov 2010 3,739 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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XBL 420E is a 1967 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XBL 420E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 59 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XBL 420E registered?

XBL 420E is a 1967 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 2 January 1967.

Is XBL 420E safe to buy?

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