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UUI 7497

1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

White Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,015 mi
Last recorded26,015 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 153,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUI 7497
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 26,015 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 26,015 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,998 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,662 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 25,495 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 25,433 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 24,963 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 24,187 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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UUI 7497 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in White with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UUI 7497, 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 UUI 7497?

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What year was UUI 7497 registered?

UUI 7497 is a 1971 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 6 April 1971.

Is UUI 7497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUI 7497 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UUI 7497 have outstanding finance?

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