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FYT 57V

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,760 mi
Last recorded49,760 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow86,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYT 57V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 49,760 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 48,911 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,868 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,160 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive auto box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 47,160 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive auto box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 46,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 46,823 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 46,663 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 46,639 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 46,473 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 46,136 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,172 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 42,313 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,313 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,724 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,353 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 40,900 miles

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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FYT 57V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 86,733 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYT 57V, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYT 57V registered?

FYT 57V is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 3 January 1980.

Is FYT 57V safe to buy?

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