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R76 DKE

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,935 mi
Last recorded61,935 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 DKE
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,935 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,905 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,698 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,531 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,352 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,657 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,717 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,157 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,230 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 40,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 37,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 37,114 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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R76 DKE is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R76 DKE, 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 R76 DKE registered?

R76 DKE is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R76 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 DKE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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