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1988 TL

1988 Rolls Royce Corniche

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,801 mi
Last recorded41,801 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche39,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1988 TL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 41,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 41,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 40,992 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 40,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2023 40,695 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 39,638 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 38,097 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,137 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 36,563 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 36,362 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 35,950 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 35,946 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2016 35,438 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 35,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 33,702 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 32,937 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 32,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 31,381 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 30,543 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 29,572 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 28,444 miles

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

slight suspension, steering and brake fluid leak from o/s floor area

Pass 22 May 2006 27,194 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Corniche?

Based on 8,524 MOT tests across 818 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
342
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
818
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 338
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 173
parking brake recording little or no effort 128
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
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1988 TL is a 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 39,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Corniche fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 338 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1988 TL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Corniche typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 38 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1988 TL registered?

1988 TL is a 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is 1988 TL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1988 TL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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