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DGJ 447S

1978 Rolls Royce Corniche

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,128 mi
Last recorded89,128 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche53,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGJ 447S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 88,278 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 87,777 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 87,732 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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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DGJ 447S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 53,051 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 DGJ 447S, 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 48 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 DGJ 447S registered?

DGJ 447S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 14 April 1978.

Is DGJ 447S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGJ 447S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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