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NUS 834

1978 Rolls Royce Corniche

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,974 mi
Last recorded84,974 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche53,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUS 834
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 84,974 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 83,620 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 83,442 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 83,349 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 82,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 76,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,175 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,815 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,762 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,690 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 51,132 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,534 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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NUS 834 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 NUS 834, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NUS 834 registered?

NUS 834 is a 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 3 May 1978.

Is NUS 834 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUS 834 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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