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Rolls-Royce Shadow 2

Gold · Petrol · 1979 · 6,750 cc

VSD 346MOT history

VSD 346 is a gold petrol Rolls-Royce Shadow 2 first used on 13 Sept 1979. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2024
Mileage
153,772 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSD 346
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Shadow 2
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1979
First used
13 Sept 1979
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSD 346 was last recorded at 153,772 miles on 14 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,772 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,772 miles
  • 2019 – 153,673 miles
  • 2018 – 153,670 miles
  • 2017 – 153,659 miles
  • 2015 – 153,652 miles
  • 2014 – 153,354 miles
  • 2013 – 153,287 miles
  • 2012 – 153,252 miles
  • 2010 – 153,060 miles
  • 2009 – 152,946 miles
  • 2008 – 152,661 miles
  • 2007 – 152,288 miles
  • 2006 – 151,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,772 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Slight corrosion to nsf box section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear handbrake pads wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    153,772 miles
    Test number
    445605020484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,772 miles (+99)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,772 miles
    Test number
    573684817339
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,673 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    153,673 miles
    Test number
    754872510533
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to nsf box section

  4. Fail153,670 miles (+11)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,670 miles
    Test number
    190433702148
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to nsf box section

  5. Pass153,659 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    153,659 miles
    Test number
    741754257987
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake pads wearing thin

  6. Fail153,658 miles (+6)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,658 miles
    Test number
    678776630798
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake pads wearing thin

  7. Pass153,652 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    153,652 miles
    Test number
    252971979579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,354 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,354 miles
    Test number
    539212994158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    153,287 miles
    Test number
    346423573021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,287 miles (+35)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,287 miles
    Test number
    689953353021
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass153,252 miles (+192)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    153,252 miles
    Test number
    269239902053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteWashers need adjustment

  12. Pass153,060 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    153,060 miles
    Test number
    572051650328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass152,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    152,946 miles
    Test number
    651799949353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail152,946 miles (+285)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,946 miles
    Test number
    673809249349
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail152,661 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,661 miles
    Test number
    441271758465
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass152,661 miles (+373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    152,661 miles
    Test number
    710951058350
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass152,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    152,288 miles
    Test number
    510503137368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail152,288 miles (+487)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,288 miles
    Test number
    470036827485
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass151,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    151,801 miles
    Test number
    394526626346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail151,801 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,801 miles
    Test number
    140278916334
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about VSD 346

What vehicle is registration VSD 346 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSD 346 on a gold petrol Rolls-Royce Shadow 2 first used on 13 Sept 1979. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VSD 346 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VSD 346 expired on 13 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VSD 346?
The MOT on VSD 346 expired on 13 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VSD 346 done?
VSD 346 was recorded at 153,772 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2023, an average of 118 miles a year.
Has VSD 346 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSD 346 has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on VSD 346 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on VSD 346 find?
VSD 346 passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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