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CGY 505Y

1983 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,053 mi
Last recorded59,053 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Corniche65,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGY 505Y
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,053 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,053 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 58,619 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2008 58,163 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 58,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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CGY 505Y is a 1983 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 1983 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 65,852 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 CGY 505Y, 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 43 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CGY 505Y registered?

CGY 505Y is a 1983 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is CGY 505Y safe to buy?

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