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D351 JHX

1987 Rolls Royce Corniche

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

74,081 mi
Last recorded74,081 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche43,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD351 JHX
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 74,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2025 74,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

general corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2024 71,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack in mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 71,130 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack in mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 69,552 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear of n/side and o/side sills

Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,587 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,700 miles

Both sills corroded but not excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake performance just above minimum requirements

Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,234 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 63,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,782 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,050 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,280 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 59,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,462 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 57,462 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 51,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,257 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,056 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 46,615 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,615 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 43,428 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 43,428 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,381 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 39,381 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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D351 JHX is a 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 43,531 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 D351 JHX, 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 39 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D351 JHX is a 1987 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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