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F2 RRC

1988 Rolls Royce Corniche

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,829 mi
Last recorded119,829 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche39,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 RRC
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 119,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 119,800 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))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,942 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 118,850 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 117,206 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBER LOWER BUSHES

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL FOUR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 117,157 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBER LOWER MOUNTS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 116,560 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBER LOWER MOUNTS

Fail 11 Sep 2018 116,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBER LOWER MOUNTS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 114,990 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBER LOWER MOUNTS

Pass 6 Sep 2016 14,937 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW + WORN ON INSIDE EDGES (APPROX 3-4K)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 112,763 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 3 Sep 2015 112,759 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking shockabsorber (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 8 Sep 2014 111,581 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 2 Sep 2013 109,307 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING JOINTS/RACK

Fail 2 Sep 2013 109,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING JOINTS/RACK

Pass 20 Sep 2012 106,689 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 106,556 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

middle chassis box section has slight damage but not affecting its strength

Fail 22 Aug 2011 103,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

middle chassis box section has slight damage but not affecting its strength

Pass 23 Aug 2010 99,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,169 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 93,370 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 93,370 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 93,327 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,757 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 91,754 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

dampness near side rear hub area

off side rear subframe damper slightly damp

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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F2 RRC is a 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F2 RRC, 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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F2 RRC is a 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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