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A3 YCY

1985 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,353 mi
Last recorded50,353 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche66,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 YCY
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 50,353 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside And Offside Beam Adaptors Fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 50,297 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside beam adaptors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 50,222 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside beam adaptors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 50,059 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both offside & nearside, beam adaptors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% no wheel lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 50,050 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both offside & nearside lamps have beam adaptors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 May 2022 50,045 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both offside & nearside lamps have beam adaptors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,942 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside, beam adaptors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front brake caliper damp, but no leak observed

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,852 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,527 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside, beam adapters fitted (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

covers obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,445 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside beam deflectors fitted (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,378 miles

wipers are worn

Nearside Front Suspension slight play

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,080 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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A3 YCY is a 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 66,998 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 A3 YCY, 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 41 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 YCY registered?

A3 YCY is a 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A3 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 YCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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