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BYP 296T

1979 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,335 mi
Last recorded100,335 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche75,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYP 296T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 100,335 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 99,887 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 98,845 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 98,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 95,279 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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BYP 296T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,499 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 BYP 296T, 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 47 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 BYP 296T registered?

BYP 296T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 23 March 1979.

Is BYP 296T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYP 296T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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