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XRU 566S

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,858 mi
Last recorded119,858 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow67,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 566S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 119,858 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 119,831 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 119,369 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 11 Jun 2015 118,188 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 117,968 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 117,718 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 117,564 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 117,525 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 117,525 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 117,505 miles

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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XRU 566S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 67,323 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 XRU 566S, 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 49 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XRU 566S?

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What year was XRU 566S registered?

XRU 566S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is XRU 566S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRU 566S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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