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ULB 227W

1981 Rolls Royce Corniche

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,420 mi
Last recorded110,420 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche69,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULB 227W
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 110,420 miles

Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2009 110,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2008 110,420 miles

ADVISED OIL LEAK. ADVISED OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 110,420 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 110,420 miles

Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

sdvised various oil leaks

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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ULB 227W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 ULB 227W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ULB 227W?

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What year was ULB 227W registered?

ULB 227W is a 1981 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ULB 227W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULB 227W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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