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91,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
both rear shock absorber lower ball joint dust covers split
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear suspension pipes corroded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear suspension pipes corroded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
n/s rear shock absorber dust cover deterioated
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking Leak on power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe at rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Seraph?
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R290 LVE is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Silver with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 42,564 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 R290 LVE, 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 28 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Seraph is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R290 LVE is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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