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YHM 14T

1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,816 mi
Last recorded72,816 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 284,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHM 14T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow 2
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 72,816 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner pin hole in driver shaft boot

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 72,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

the underneath of the vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,964 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,256 miles

Offside registration plate lamp function slightly impaired

offside front lower trailing arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2010 71,155 miles

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

Offside registration plate lamp function slightly impaired

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front lower trailing arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2009 70,626 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 69,912 miles

front brake imbalance. 14% (limit 25%)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,318 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 69,306 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 68,456 miles

n/s/f steering arm inner ball joint has slight play

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow 2?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 53
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 22
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YHM 14T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 84,407 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YHM 14T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YHM 14T registered?

YHM 14T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Shadow 2, first registered on 19 October 1978.

Is YHM 14T safe to buy?

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