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RLO 5

1988 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,999 mi
Last recorded55,999 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche39,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLO 5
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 55,999 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 55,598 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 54,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH AT VERY FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 54,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% NEAR SIDE HALF THE EFFORT OF OFF SIDE (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH AT VERY FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

general corrosion

steering gaiters oily

Fail 25 Jan 2022 53,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

general corrosion

steering gaiters oily

Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,326 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boots damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,859 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boots damp (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside lower shocker ball joints slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

parking brake travel long but not excessive

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 50,724 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front offside front seat tilt function not working

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,115 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front power steering pipes and rack damp

Front various oil leaks

Offside Rear number plate bulb dim

handbrake had a long travel

Pass 9 Sep 2016 48,796 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack damp (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play in ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

long hand brake

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,387 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 47,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,215 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,052 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,134 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 43,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 41,326 miles

TWO PROPSHAFT COUPLINGS SPLIT

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,546 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,593 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 37,593 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,054 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 36,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2006 35,723 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

front and rear prop/shaft joints slit †jack plates bent †banana plates bent

oil leak

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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RLO 5 is a 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RLO 5, 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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RLO 5 is a 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 24 May 1988.

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