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VFS 155V

1979 Rolls Royce Corniche

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,146 mi
Last recorded81,146 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche75,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFS 155V
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 81,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 81,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,066 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2015 79,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,092 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 79,088 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,133 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 59,457 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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VFS 155V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VFS 155V, 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 VFS 155V registered?

VFS 155V is a 1979 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 20 August 1979.

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