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HDA 844J

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Blue Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,180 mi
Last recorded71,180 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2006
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 153,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDA 844J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,180 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 6,746 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 71,175 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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HDA 844J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Blue with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HDA 844J, 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 HDA 844J registered?

HDA 844J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is HDA 844J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDA 844J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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