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APY 316G

1968 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,008 mi
Last recorded98,008 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1968 Rolls Royce Corniche51,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPY 316G
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,008 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 98,008 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 97,992 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 97,979 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 97,974 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 97,922 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 97,917 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 97,914 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 97,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2007 97,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 95,053 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 95,050 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/centre suspention hose slightly deteriorated

power steering pipe rubbing on starter motor

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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APY 316G is a 1968 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 51,674 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 APY 316G, 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 58 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 APY 316G registered?

APY 316G is a 1968 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 21 November 1968.

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