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CSU 984

1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,006 mi
Last recorded57,006 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 154,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSU 984
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,006 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 57,004 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,051 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 55,328 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,880 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,854 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,613 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 54,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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CSU 984 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 54,644 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 CSU 984, 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 50 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CSU 984 registered?

CSU 984 is a 1976 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 3 February 1976.

Is CSU 984 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSU 984 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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