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XYF 777

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,137 mi
Last recorded86,137 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYF 777
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,137 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 85,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,801 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,787 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 85,135 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 83,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,124 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 78,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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XYF 777 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 72,012 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XYF 777, 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 48 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 XYF 777 registered?

XYF 777 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XYF 777 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYF 777 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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