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DME 76J

1971 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,960 mi
Last recorded68,960 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche52,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDME 76J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 68,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 63,940 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,580 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,227 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 57,676 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,138 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 54,179 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,074 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 54,070 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 53,978 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 53,876 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 53,658 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 53,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 14 May 2008 53,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2007 52,702 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 52,702 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 52,198 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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DME 76J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DME 76J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DME 76J registered?

DME 76J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 21 April 1971.

Is DME 76J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DME 76J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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