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VCH 2

1972 Rolls Royce Corniche

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,363 mi
Last recorded85,363 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche67,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCH 2
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 85,363 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,315 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,266 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

various oil leaks on underside of car

Fail 26 Sep 2012 85,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

various oil leaks on underside of car

Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,096 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 85,096 miles

Centre Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,912 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,824 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 84,824 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 84,603 miles

Rear fog light not working although not mandatory

play in steering box close to limit 9cm

Fail 10 Sep 2008 84,603 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Rear fog light not working although not mandatory

battery insecure

play in steering box close to limit 9cm

Pass 4 Sep 2007 84,489 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 84,271 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

o/s/r driveshaft gaiter split

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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VCH 2 is a 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 67,966 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 VCH 2, 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 54 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 VCH 2 registered?

VCH 2 is a 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 10 January 1972.

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