MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,774 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
nearside rear door unable to open
radiator leaking
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
offside front bonnet hinge fixture partially insecure
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?
Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XHM 243T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 84,407 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XHM 243T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XHM 243T registered?
XHM 243T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is XHM 243T safe to buy?
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