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RWF 888

1984 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,924 mi
Last recorded62,924 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Rolls Royce Corniche43,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWF 888
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 62,924 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 May 2023 62,919 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 May 2022 62,914 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 62,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 62,887 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 62,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 May 2018 62,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2017 62,662 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 62,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake low efficiency 16%

Pass 12 May 2015 62,529 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 62,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,433 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,399 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 62,399 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,370 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,182 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 62,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 62,172 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,090 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,941 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,851 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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RWF 888 is a 1984 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1984 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,948 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 RWF 888, 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 42 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RWF 888 registered?

RWF 888 is a 1984 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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