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SSS 60

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Grey Lpg 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

84,264 mi
Last recorded84,264 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSS 60
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 84,264 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 83,679 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 80,346 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 80,046 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 73,882 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 67,076 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 67,076 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 61,305 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 61,305 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,536 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

n/s/r suspension pipes have light corrosion

o/s/r suspension pipes have corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,255 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,864 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,916 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,798 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 19,798 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,174 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,398 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,171 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,009 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 14,008 miles

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,696 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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SSS 60 is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Grey with a 5,379cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SSS 60, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SSS 60 registered?

SSS 60 is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is SSS 60 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSS 60 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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