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WEW 2T

1978 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,835 mi
Last recorded71,835 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche53,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEW 2T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 71,835 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,275 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 70,673 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,070 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,595 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,621 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,906 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 67,852 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,256 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,597 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,772 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 64,977 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 64,977 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 63,992 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 63,602 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,602 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 62,404 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 61,677 miles

REAR DISCS POOR CONDITION UNABLE TO VIEW PADS FULLYF/B/PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 24 Feb 2006 61,995 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 61,993 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WEW 2T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WEW 2T, 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 WEW 2T registered?

WEW 2T is a 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is WEW 2T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEW 2T shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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