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XHM 243T

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

110,774 mi
Last recorded110,774 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHM 243T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 110,774 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 110,774 miles

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 110,732 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 110,125 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 110,123 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 110,116 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 105,653 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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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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