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SPY 1H

1971 Rolls Royce Corniche

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,632 mi
Last recorded99,632 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche52,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPY 1H
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,632 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,681 miles

Brake pedal has to be depressed hard in order for brake lights to illuminate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor blows and joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 97,718 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust blowing from joints

light play in all stearing joints

o/s sill has had repair done

Fail 6 Aug 2015 97,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust blowing from joints

light play in all stearing joints

o/s sill has had repair done

Pass 30 Jul 2014 96,520 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 95,305 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 95,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,734 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 94,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 94,063 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 94,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 93,563 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 92,963 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 92,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 91,791 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 91,791 miles

Service 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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SPY 1H is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,724 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 SPY 1H, 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 55 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SPY 1H registered?

SPY 1H is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 27 August 1971.

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