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YLB 447S

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,983 mi
Last recorded66,983 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow72,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLB 447S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 66,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

sills showing signs of corrosion offside and nearside front and rear

Fail 10 Apr 2014 66,921 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,906 miles

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

off side front tyre slightly split

Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,855 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 66,848 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 66,401 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,574 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 65,219 miles

Front & Rear Suspension Self Leveling Fluid Pipes Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Off Side Rear & Both Front Brakes Binding Slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YLB 447S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLB 447S, 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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YLB 447S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 26 January 1978.

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