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YPF 870G

1969 Rolls Royce Shadow

Multi-colour Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,144 mi
Last recorded22,144 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow36,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPF 870G
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1969
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 22,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering uj boot deteriated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 22,144 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering uj boot deteriated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 21,866 miles

Central exhaust blow

Nearside Rear tyre wall deteriating cracks in outer wall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 21,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick handbrake pads (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust blow

Nearside Rear tyre wall deteriating cracks in outer wall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 21,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 21,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing calliper pad locking pins (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,135 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bolt in nearside front caliper where bleed nipple should b e not leaking time of test

tyre walls are deteriated on all 4 wheels

Fail 17 Feb 2015 20,134 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bolt in nearside front caliper where bleed nipple should b e not leaking time of test

tyre walls are deteriated on all 4 wheels

Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,938 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 19,938 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YPF 870G is a 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow in Multi-colour with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 36,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YPF 870G, 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 57 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YPF 870G registered?

YPF 870G is a 1969 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 5 May 1969.

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