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NUR 5E

1982 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

54,871 mi
Last recorded54,871 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUR 5E
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 54,871 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 54,871 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2016 54,850 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 54,847 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 54,811 miles

all track rods covers seeping grease regreaseable type

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 16 Dec 2015 54,806 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all track rods covers seeping grease regreaseable type

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 30 Dec 2014 54,734 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 54,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,678 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside

o/s rear h/brake low effiency needs repair or adjustment

Fail 27 Nov 2013 54,670 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inside

vehicle low on n/s

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,630 miles

rear handbrake effiency lower on o/s rear

rear suspension lower on n/s rear

Fail 26 Oct 2011 54,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,500 miles

handbrake effiency low on o.s rear brake

slight oil leak from steering box

some play in steering box

Fail 24 Aug 2010 54,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

some play in steering box

Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/rear hand brake lower

Fail 17 Jul 2009 54,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/rear hand brake lower

Pass 28 May 2008 54,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear spring mount cups corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 54,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,865 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 53,865 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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NUR 5E is a 1982 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NUR 5E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 44 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NUR 5E registered?

NUR 5E is a 1982 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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