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JHC 2J

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,233 mi
Last recorded18,233 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 153,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHC 2J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,233 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 18,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,978 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 17,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 16,756 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 16,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,247 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 16,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,958 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 15,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 15,465 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,465 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 May 2006 13,887 miles

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

Nearside 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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JHC 2J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JHC 2J, 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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JHC 2J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 14 June 1971.

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