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CRX 426M

1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,399 mi
Last recorded90,399 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 149,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 426M
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 90,399 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 88,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 88,789 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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CRX 426M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 49,025 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 1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRX 426M, 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 53 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 CRX 426M registered?

CRX 426M is a 1973 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 5 December 1973.

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