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CKS 555

1981 Rolls Royce Corniche

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

67,453 mi
Last recorded67,453 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche69,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKS 555
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 67,453 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 66,724 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 66,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,678 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,175 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all four wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension feels soft

Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,485 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 61,913 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,890 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,654 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,351 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 60,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 59,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 59,280 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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CKS 555 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 69,126 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 CKS 555, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CKS 555 is a 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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