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Rolls-Royce Corniche MOT Results

84.2% pass rate
from 177 tests in 2021
(38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Rolls-Royce Corniche is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.56% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.56% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
    • 0.56% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.56% fail on Lever
    • 0.56% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.56% fail on Valves
    • 0.56% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.56% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.56% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.56% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.56% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.56% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.56% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.56% fail on Electronic braking system
  • 4.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (64% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.56% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Horn
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.56% fail on Wipers
  • 2.8% fail on Suspension
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.56% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.56% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.56% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.56% fail on Levelling valve
  • 2.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.56% fail on Power steering
      • 0.56% fail on Other components
    • 0.56% fail on Steering shaft
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.56% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.56% fail on Tyres
    • 0.56% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review

  • Rolls-Royce Corniche 1971 - 1995
    Looks great and is totally timeless - in the right colour, genuinely sybaritic open-topped motoring for four, looks great in London or the South of France