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HEP 52

1979 Rolls Royce Corniche

Cream Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,778 mi
Last recorded8,778 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche75,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEP 52
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 8,778 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

slight leak gear box

tyres perished x4

Fail 18 Mar 2015 8,775 miles

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)

4x tyres perrished

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

slight gearbox leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,756 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 8,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 8,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HEP 52 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche in Cream 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 HEP 52, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HEP 52 registered?

HEP 52 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is HEP 52 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEP 52 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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