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RU 14

1969 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,455 mi
Last recorded18,455 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1969 Rolls Royce Corniche44,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU 14
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 18,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 18,297 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 18,217 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 18,215 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Adjacent jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,157 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,090 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 17,909 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 17,899 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 17,868 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 1,902 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 1,855 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 1,845 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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RU 14 is a 1969 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1969 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 44,246 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 RU 14, 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 57 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 RU 14 registered?

RU 14 is a 1969 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 19 February 1969.

Is RU 14 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU 14 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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