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R436 PGC

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Green Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,777 mi
Last recorded36,777 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 PGC
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 36,777 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 36,776 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Aug 2026 36,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 36,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 36,191 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 35,891 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 35,308 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 33,104 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,037 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,017 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 27,737 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,413 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 26,019 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,544 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,313 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,044 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 24,906 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,707 miles

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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R436 PGC is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Green with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R436 PGC, 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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What year was R436 PGC registered?

R436 PGC is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R436 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R436 PGC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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