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RRC 298

1979 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,949 mi
Last recorded104,949 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche75,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRC 298
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 104,949 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,846 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 104,706 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 104,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 104,393 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 103,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 102,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 101,414 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 99,931 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 98,711 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 98,486 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 96,876 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 96,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 95,664 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion to offside and nearside sill box sections but not excess at time of test

rear tyres worn uneven to low tread depths on edges

Pass 22 May 2006 94,615 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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RRC 298 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RRC 298, 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 RRC 298 registered?

RRC 298 is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 23 August 1979.

Is RRC 298 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRC 298 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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