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YUW 2

1980 Rolls Royce Corniche

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,259 mi
Last recorded123,259 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Rolls Royce Corniche75,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUW 2
MakeRolls Royce
ModelCorniche
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 123,259 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Transmission, Rear Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 123,259 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 123,259 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 123,259 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Oil leak axel ()

slight suspension fluid leak from off side front floor area

Pass 1 May 2013 123,205 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 123,205 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 123,028 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 122,938 miles

oil leaks +wipers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2009
Pass 16 Feb 2009 122,642 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 122,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 122,375 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 121,965 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 121,742 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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YUW 2 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Corniche in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Rolls Royce Corniche models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 75,066 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 YUW 2, 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 46 years old, this Rolls Royce Corniche is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YUW 2 registered?

YUW 2 is a 1980 Rolls Royce Corniche, first registered on 4 December 1980.

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