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B424 YJD

1985 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,722 mi
Last recorded70,722 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche66,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB424 YJD
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 70,722 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 69,196 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 69,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,078 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 65,672 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 62,214 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 62,214 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,066 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 56,975 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,711 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,298 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,960 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,924 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 53,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front n/s & off/s slightly worn.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,934 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,451 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,763 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 51,427 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 51,427 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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B424 YJD is a 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 B424 YJD, 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 B424 YJD registered?

B424 YJD is a 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 4 March 1985.

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