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YBC 808S

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,332 mi
Last recorded67,332 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow67,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBC 808S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 67,332 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 67,072 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,790 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 65,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,289 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,908 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,408 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,219 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,189 miles

screen wash motor weak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 60,829 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 60,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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YBC 808S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YBC 808S, 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 YBC 808S?

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What year was YBC 808S registered?

YBC 808S is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 5 August 1977.

Is YBC 808S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBC 808S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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