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FDS 3

1983 Rolls Royce Corniche

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,831 mi
Last recorded59,831 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Corniche65,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDS 3
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 59,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak from diff aerea

oil leak from engine aerea

Fail 20 Jul 2021 59,831 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak from diff aerea

oil leak from engine aerea

Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,831 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 59,831 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,831 miles

brake warning lamp flashes on under hard braking

Fail 27 Oct 2017 59,831 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

brake warning lamp flashes on under hard braking

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,786 miles

head lamp wash wipe faulty

Pass 5 Nov 2015 59,516 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,513 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,335 miles

Slight oil leaks from engine area.

Slight play in N/S/F wheel.

Slight play in N/S/R wheel.

Slight play in O/S/F wheel.

Slight play in O/S/R wheel.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,210 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,886 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 58,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,576 miles

Front tyre's starting to wear on outter edge's.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,307 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 51,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight outer rim damage to n/s/f wheel

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2006 49,452 miles

Bad engine oil leak from offside of engine

Fail 5 May 2006 49,442 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FDS 3 is a 1983 Rolls Royce Corniche in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 65,852 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 FDS 3, 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 43 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FDS 3 is a 1983 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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