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FYT 33V

1979 Rolls Royce Corniche

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,682 mi
Last recorded58,682 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche75,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYT 33V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 58,682 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,668 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 58,668 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,618 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 58,609 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,528 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,397 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 57,396 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 56,440 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 May 2014 56,438 miles

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,879 miles

n/s/r handbrake pads getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,806 miles

N/s tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 20 May 2011 52,182 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 51,054 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,980 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,196 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,214 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 46,214 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,367 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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FYT 33V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FYT 33V, 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 FYT 33V registered?

FYT 33V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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