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1 JT

1988 Rolls Royce Corniche

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,323 mi
Last recorded33,323 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche39,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 JT
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 33,323 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 33,308 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 33,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 33,216 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 33,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension fluid warning light flickering

Suspension oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,021 miles

Suspension oil leak

Fail 28 May 2019 33,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension fluid warning light flickers occasionally

Suspension fluid weeping on offside underside area

Pass 24 May 2018 32,889 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 32,853 miles

Nearside screen washer jet partly blocked.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,789 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 32,737 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 32,643 miles

Offside windscreen washer jet slightly blocked.

Pass 17 May 2013 32,555 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 32,436 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 32,093 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 31,903 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 31,893 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 31,453 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,213 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 30,922 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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1 JT is a 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 1 JT, 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 1 JT registered?

1 JT is a 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 28 September 1988.

Is 1 JT safe to buy?

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