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XWW 155J

1971 Rolls Royce Corniche

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,761 mi
Last recorded77,761 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche52,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWW 155J
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 77,761 miles

Engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 77,041 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corrosion setting in (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 76,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 76,152 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,152 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,477 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,404 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,362 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 26 Jun 2013 75,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,110 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,964 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 74,951 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 74,943 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 74,693 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 74,439 miles

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

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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XWW 155J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWW 155J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XWW 155J registered?

XWW 155J is a 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 20 May 1971.

Is XWW 155J safe to buy?

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