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AKE 86J

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,444 mi
Last recorded43,444 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 153,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 86J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,444 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 43,393 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 43,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 43,109 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,020 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2007 42,550 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 41,905 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 41,905 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 1?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
317
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 59
brake binding 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
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AKE 86J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 53,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKE 86J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKE 86J registered?

AKE 86J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is AKE 86J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKE 86J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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