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XTJ 82J

1970 Rolls Royce Shadow

Black Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,420 mi
Last recorded35,420 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow62,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTJ 82J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,420 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,287 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,727 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,806 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,178 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,857 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

various steering joints slight play

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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XTJ 82J is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow in Black with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 62,090 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 XTJ 82J, 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 56 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XTJ 82J registered?

XTJ 82J is a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is XTJ 82J safe to buy?

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