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L1 VFC

2001 Rolls Royce Corniche

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,320 mi
Last recorded22,320 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rolls Royce Corniche14,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 VFC
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 22,320 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 22,110 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 21,812 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 21,497 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 21,213 miles

slight play in n/s power steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2020 21,019 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 20,778 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 20,129 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 19,630 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 19,117 miles

Offside Rear sub frame mounting shock absorber leaking

Parking brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,072 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak from offside axle damper

Pass 2 Sep 2014 19,045 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,823 miles

Light misting of oil from offside rear subframe damper

Oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,650 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,622 miles

Slight play in nearside steerint rack

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,481 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,452 miles

Some bulbs not working in high level brake lamp

Fail 15 Sep 2009 18,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some bulbs not working in high level brake lamp

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,211 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 14,211 miles

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

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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L1 VFC is a 2001 Rolls Royce Corniche in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 14,504 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 L1 VFC, 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 25 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L1 VFC registered?

L1 VFC is a 2001 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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