Rolls Royce Silver Seraph Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rolls Royce Silver Seraph reliable? We analysed 6,011 real MOT tests across 348 vehicles to find out.
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The Rolls Royce Silver Seraph is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rolls Royce Silver Seraph.
Rolls Royce Silver Seraph Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rolls Royce Silver Seraph. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rolls Royce Silver Seraph MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rolls Royce Silver Seraph to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rolls Royce Silver Seraph Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rolls Royce Silver Seraph fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rolls Royce Silver Seraph Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rolls Royce Silver Seraph owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rolls Royce Silver Seraph MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rolls Royce Silver Seraph year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 249 | 90.4% | 16,703 | 37,306 | 58,221 |
| 2001 | 645 | 91.5% | 14,376 | 32,047 | 53,257 |
| 2000 | 996 | 88.2% | 27,120 | 42,505 | 68,669 |
| 1999 | 1,379 | 86.9% | 24,526 | 39,103 | 64,408 |
| 1998 | 2,473 | 87.9% | 27,312 | 42,564 | 63,036 |
| 1997 | 99 | 75.8% | 45,066 | 55,390 | 62,834 |
How Long Does a Rolls Royce Silver Seraph Last?
Based on 348 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph vehicles on UK roads.
Rolls Royce Silver Seraph Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rolls Royce Silver Seraph MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Rolls Royce Silver Seraph
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.5% MOT pass rate from 645 tests
75.8% MOT pass rate from 99 tests
The best year to buy a used Rolls Royce Silver Seraph is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 645 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rolls Royce Silver Seraph Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls Royce Silver Seraph THIS CAR | 87.8% | 6,011 | 40,736 mi | 28 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Silver Spirit | 79.1% | 34,506 | 71,622 mi | 47 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Silver Shadow | 80.3% | 16,278 | 62,466 mi | 59 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Phantom | 93.4% | 14,291 | 29,293 mi | 55 yrs |
| Hyosung Gv 650 | 81.8% | 2,069 | 6,910 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (79.1% pass rate) and the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow (80.3% pass rate), the Rolls Royce Silver Seraph outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Rolls Royce Silver Seraph has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 6,011 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Rolls Royce Silver Seraph are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (72 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (59), and brake pipe excessively corroded (45). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Rolls Royce Silver Seraph owner drives around 955 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Rolls Royce Silver Seraph models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.