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BOE 963T

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,445 mi
Last recorded62,445 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOE 963T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 62,445 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill from front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill from front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,848 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 61,837 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking Under bonnet above rear of engine (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,496 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 57,525 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 57,470 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,455 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,394 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,374 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 57,372 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,281 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,269 miles

o/s front brake slightly sticking

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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BOE 963T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 84,407 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOE 963T, 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 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BOE 963T?

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What year was BOE 963T registered?

BOE 963T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BOE 963T safe to buy?

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