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PTN 899R

1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,174 mi
Last recorded2,174 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTN 899R
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 2,174 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front and rear suspension components corroded

oil leaks

under side of vehicle under sealed

Fail 23 Aug 2017 2,151 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack gaiter split On UJ (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All suspension componants heavily corroded

Heavy oil leaks

Rear Metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2016 100,888 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 100,872 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to chassis suspension check strap area (2.4.A.3)

exhaust leak at down pipe joint

long travel in handbrake lever

surface corrosion on rear brake pipe

Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,540 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 98,360 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 98,360 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 98,327 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 98,327 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 98,235 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 97,813 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 97,374 miles

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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PTN 899R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PTN 899R, 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 49 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 PTN 899R registered?

PTN 899R is a 1977 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 1 February 1977.

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