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TJA 235

1969 Rolls Royce Corniche

Green Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,769 mi
Last recorded17,769 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1969 Rolls Royce Corniche44,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 235
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 17,769 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 17,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 17,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 17,459 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

beam image poor

exhaust leak

play in steering box

play in steering column

Fail 16 Feb 2018 17,458 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

beam image poor

exhaust leak

play in steering box

play in steering column

Pass 11 May 2017 17,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank drain damp

horn loose in nsf wing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 16,545 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014

Centre Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Lower Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 15,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 15,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 15,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 13,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system knocking but not insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system knocking but not insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2008 13,575 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both wiper blades slightly split but clearing screen

Fail 1 Oct 2008 13,575 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both wiper blades slightly split but clearing screen

Pass 17 Jul 2006 13,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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TJA 235 is a 1969 Rolls Royce Corniche in Green with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1969 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 44,246 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 TJA 235, 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 57 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TJA 235 is a 1969 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 14 February 1969.

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