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5256 MY

1973 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,465 mi
Last recorded81,465 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche49,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5256 MY
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 81,465 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,118 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,779 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,105 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,298 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 79,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,432 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,368 miles

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

Undersills rusting, attention required soon. Offside rear tyre badly perished, attention required very soon.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 78,307 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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5256 MY is a 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 49,647 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 5256 MY, 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 53 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5256 MY registered?

5256 MY is a 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 29 June 1973.

Is 5256 MY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5256 MY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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