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VHJ 457L

1972 Rolls Royce Shadow 1

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,465 mi
Last recorded33,465 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow 136,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 457L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 1
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,465 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 33,441 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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VHJ 457L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 36,860 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 VHJ 457L, 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 54 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 VHJ 457L registered?

VHJ 457L is a 1972 Rolls Royce Shadow 1, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is VHJ 457L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 457L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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