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XHX 79

1989 Rolls Royce Corniche

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

60,300 mi
Last recorded60,300 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche29,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHX 79
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 60,300 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 60,005 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 60,005 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 59,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 59,279 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 58,815 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,381 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 58,373 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 56,504 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 55,829 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,689 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 52,108 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 52,108 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,096 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,099 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 46,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,036 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 42,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 41,030 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,050 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,238 miles

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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XHX 79 is a 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,587 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 XHX 79, 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 37 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XHX 79 registered?

XHX 79 is a 1989 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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