CarVerify

Free Car Check

PPJ 207W

1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,073 mi
Last recorded160,073 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 279,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rolls Royce
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 207W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
View full Rolls Royce Shadow 2 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 160,073 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 160,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2009 156,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 155,280 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2008 155,280 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 153,197 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 153,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 151,061 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 151,061 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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
Full Rolls Royce Shadow 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PPJ 207W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 79,154 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 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPJ 207W, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PPJ 207W?

You can check the full history of PPJ 207W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PPJ 207W registered?

PPJ 207W is a 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 4 December 1980.

Is PPJ 207W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPJ 207W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PPJ 207W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PPJ 207W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.