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PGC 756L

1978 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,114 mi
Last recorded106,114 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche53,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 756L
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 106,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 106,111 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 105,666 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 105,160 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 105,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 102,562 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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PGC 756L is a 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PGC 756L, 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 PGC 756L registered?

PGC 756L is a 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 2 October 1978.

Is PGC 756L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGC 756L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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