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YKP 705X

1981 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,909 mi
Last recorded22,909 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow 2104,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKP 705X
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 22,909 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 21,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 21,213 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 20,609 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 19,894 miles

General under-body corrosion

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,001 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,655 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 13,677 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,647 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 12,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2013 12,039 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 11,908 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 11,897 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,840 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YKP 705X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 104,202 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKP 705X, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKP 705X registered?

YKP 705X is a 1981 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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