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KJD 40W

1981 Rolls Royce Corniche

Cream Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,736 mi
Last recorded37,736 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche69,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 40W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 37,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 37,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 37,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

X2 front suspension accumulators damp

Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,736 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,736 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 37,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 37,736 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 37,736 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 37,732 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,544 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 37,544 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 37,538 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,375 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,172 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 36,989 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 36,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 36,839 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,488 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 36,462 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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KJD 40W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche in Cream with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 69,126 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 KJD 40W, 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 45 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KJD 40W registered?

KJD 40W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for KJD 40W shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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