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43 TBF

1988 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

14,438 mi
Last recorded14,438 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche39,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 TBF
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 14,438 miles

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 7 May 2025 14,362 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 14,356 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 14,351 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 14,287 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 14,287 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 14,053 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 14,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 13,336 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Sep 2016 12,660 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 12,382 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,330 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 12,316 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 11,524 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,901 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 10,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,605 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 10,605 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2010 9,519 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 8,479 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 8,477 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 7,705 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 7,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 6,512 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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43 TBF is a 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 43 TBF, 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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43 TBF is a 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 6 October 1988.

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