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B8 JFT

2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,855 mi
Last recorded50,855 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph32,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JFT
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 50,855 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 50,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,982 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 46,691 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 45,762 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,417 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 43,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

the hydraulic power steering unions at the rack leaking

the offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,354 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 39,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 36,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,377 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,883 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 33,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S front tyre worn thin on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,387 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,484 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 17,515 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Seraph?

Based on 6,011 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
955
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pipe excessively corroded 45
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 30
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B8 JFT is a 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 32,047 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 Silver Seraph fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 JFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Seraph typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Seraph is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 JFT registered?

B8 JFT is a 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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