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TBF 680W

1981 Rolls Royce Corniche

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

754 mi
Last recorded754 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche69,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBF 680W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 754 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 532 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 475 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2018 460 miles

oil leak ( new speeodmeter)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 78,966 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,969 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2015 68,964 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 68,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

offside and nearside steering drag link ends onto rack slight play

Fail 2 May 2014 68,964 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,964 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 68,713 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 68,713 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 68,674 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Advise - attention to rear handbrake cables in poor condition.

Advise - front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Advise - nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Advise - oil leaks from engine.

Advise - play in steering rack/steering joints.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,657 miles

ADVISE - BAD OIL LEAKS.

ADVISE - FUEL PUMP DAMP.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,643 miles

ADVISE - NEARSIDE REAR LOWER ARM, LOWER COIL SPRING SEATING TO SUSPENSION ARM VERY RUSTY.

ADVISE - OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE/TRANSMISSION.

ADVISE - PROMPT ATTENTION TO NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 18 Jul 2006 68,599 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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TBF 680W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 69,126 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 TBF 680W, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TBF 680W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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