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E521 WEX

1988 Rolls Royce Corniche

White Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,036 mi
Last recorded88,036 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche39,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE521 WEX
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 88,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 87,962 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2018 87,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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E521 WEX is a 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche in White with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 39,710 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 E521 WEX, 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 38 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E521 WEX registered?

E521 WEX is a 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E521 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E521 WEX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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