MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,643 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front callipers (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
brake pressure warning light comes on under high pedal pressure
different size tyres fitted on front axle to those on rear
brake warning light comes on under high brake pedal pressures
check for brake judder
odd size tyres fitted on front axle to those on rear
brake warning light comes on under high pedal pressures
check brakes for judder
odd size tyres fitted on front axle to those on rear
brake warning light comes on under high pedal pressures
different size tyres on front axle to those on rear
brake warning light on under high pedal pressures
different size tyres on front axle to those on rear
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake warning light on under high pedal pressures
front tyres worn very low on edges
brake warning light on under high pedal pressures
front tyres wearing low on edges
n/s parking brake reading slightly low
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light on under high pedal pressures
check wiper 'park' position
n/s front and rear tyres wearing low on edges
n/s parking brake reading slightly low
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake warning light on under firm brake pedal pressure
check parking brake condition and operation
temporary repair made to exhaust
tyres wearing low on edges
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake warning light on under firm brake pedal pressure
check parking brake condition and operation
temporary repair made to exhaust
tyres wearing low on edges
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
check for power steering leak, suspect hose from pump
check front and rear brakes for condition, operation and excess judder
front and rear brake pads wering low
slight play in n/s outer track rod end
tyres wearing low on edges
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
STRONGLY ADVISE rear exhaust deteriorating, repair
brake pipes getting rusty
check front & rear brakes for judder, discs distorted?
check o/s inner main beam
front, rear & parking brake pads wearing low
n/s front tyre wearing low
rear tyres wearing low
slight play in outer track rod end
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake pipes starting to get rusty
check front & rear brake pads, wearing low?
check front & rear brakes for slight imbalance/judder, distorted discs?
o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing close to wear markers
o/s inner main beam not working
wiper blades perishing
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake pads wearing low
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Repair bandage to exhaust pipe
NOTE repair bandage fitted to exhaust pipe
brake pipes to front & rear brake calipers rusty, replace A.S.A.P.
parking brake brake pads getting low
slight play in n/s outer track rod end
suspect slight distortion of front & rear brake discs
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?
Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.
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XGS 999L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 57,239 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 XGS 999L, 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 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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XGS 999L is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 21 June 1973.
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