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XLD 153

1968 Rolls Royce Shadow

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,559 mi
Last recorded55,559 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow47,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLD 153
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 May 2013 55,559 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,559 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 55,559 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 55,559 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?

Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 312
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
brake binding 142
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
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XLD 153 is a 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 47,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XLD 153, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 58 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XLD 153 registered?

XLD 153 is a 1968 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 1 January 1968.

Is XLD 153 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLD 153 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.

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