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KPW 791N

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,349 mi
Last recorded24,349 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPW 791N
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 24,349 miles

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

brake and suspension pipes corroding

corrosion to floor pans and inner sills

oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 14 Dec 2013 23,749 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 23,555 miles

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

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake readings low

nearside rear brake pipes corroded

rear axle leak

rear springs and spring hangers corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 19 Dec 2011 22,411 miles

slight play in steering joints

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

n/s handbrake sticking

rear axle leak

slight leak from exhaust

surface corrosion to rear springs and spring housings

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 16 Dec 2011 22,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

n/s handbrake sticking

rear axle leak

slight leak from exhaust

slight play in steering joints

surface corrosion to rear springs and spring housings

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 4 Jan 2011 21,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion thougth out

Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,018 miles

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle under side corroded thougth out

Fail 5 Jan 2010 21,018 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle under side corroded thougth out

Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,162 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

suface corosion thougth out under side vehicle

Fail 6 Jan 2009 20,162 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

suface corosion thougth out under side vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,380 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

corroions thougth out vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2008 19,380 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

corroions thougth out vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,178 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 18,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrsion to under side vehicle thougth out

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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KPW 791N is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KPW 791N, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KPW 791N is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 1 December 1980.

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