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YTA 289S

1978 Rolls Royce Corniche

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,297 mi
Last recorded100,297 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2007
Typical for 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche53,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 289S
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2007 100,297 miles

as time of test

Fail 31 May 2007 100,297 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded

front and rear brakes corroded

osf floor pan damaged

slight play in steering

steering conponents are damp

underside covered in mud

Pass 24 Apr 2006 100,005 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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YTA 289S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTA 289S, 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.

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What year was YTA 289S registered?

YTA 289S is a 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YTA 289S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTA 289S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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