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PKE 460L

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,251 mi
Last recorded81,251 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 153,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 460L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 81,251 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,776 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,249 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 21 Jul 2014 79,514 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,895 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,044 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,503 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 73,630 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,564 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,119 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 66,249 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,844 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 65,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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PKE 460L is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PKE 460L, 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 PKE 460L registered?

PKE 460L is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is PKE 460L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKE 460L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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