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R88 PWS

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,498 mi
Last recorded39,498 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 PWS
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 39,498 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 38,723 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion front and rear

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipes corroded NSR and OSR

Pass 23 Aug 2023 36,952 miles

Nearside Rear brake compensator linkage has slight play in ball joints

nearside handbrake efficiency lower than offside

Fail 22 Aug 2023 36,952 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake compensator linkage has slight play in ball joints

nearside handbrake efficiency lower than offside

Pass 7 Sep 2022 34,719 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 31,899 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 31,249 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 30,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 30,517 miles

advise all 4 brake discs are corroded

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2018 30,517 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise all 4 brake discs are corroded

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2016 30,461 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 30,461 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,278 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 29,042 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 28,618 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,226 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,385 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,104 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,247 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 24,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 23,204 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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R88 PWS is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R88 PWS, 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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R88 PWS is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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