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CVN 970Y

1983 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,110 mi
Last recorded99,110 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Rolls Royce Corniche65,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVN 970Y
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,725cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 99,110 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 99,110 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 98,727 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 98,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 98,727 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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CVN 970Y is a 1983 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CVN 970Y, 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 CVN 970Y registered?

CVN 970Y is a 1983 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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