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83 XMA

1982 Rolls Royce Corniche

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,434 mi
Last recorded76,434 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Rolls Royce Corniche63,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 XMA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,434 miles

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

slight blow exhaust cross pipe

Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wash poor

Fail 11 Sep 2019 76,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel pump inscure

wash poor

Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,338 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,279 miles

Front both seat back rests will not fold

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pump insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2017 76,279 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front both seat back rests will not fold

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pump insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe not clipped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear play in both wheel bearings

fuel pump mounts broken

hydraulic fluid low

wipers smearing

Fail 2 Aug 2016 76,216 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe not clipped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear play in both wheel bearings

fuel pump mounts broken

hydraulic fluid low

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,046 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 76,044 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 76,043 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 75,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 75,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,700 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,558 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 16 Sep 2010 74,880 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,880 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 74,419 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,100 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 74,100 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 73,509 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 73,282 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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83 XMA is a 1982 Rolls Royce Corniche in Cream with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 63,973 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 83 XMA, 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 44 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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83 XMA is a 1982 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 28 May 1982.

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