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RCT 5

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Silver Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,265 mi
Last recorded73,265 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 153,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCT 5
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,265 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,134 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,601 miles

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,944 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 71,839 miles

Oil leak

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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RCT 5 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Silver with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RCT 5, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RCT 5?

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What year was RCT 5 registered?

RCT 5 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 28 October 1971.

Is RCT 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCT 5 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RCT 5 have outstanding finance?

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