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AWU 196K

1971 Rolls Royce Corniche

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,809 mi
Last recorded79,809 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche52,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 196K
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2008 79,809 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,919 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 79,763 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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AWU 196K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,724 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 AWU 196K, 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 55 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 AWU 196K registered?

AWU 196K is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is AWU 196K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 196K shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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