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Y488 GFM

2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,155 mi
Last recorded28,155 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph32,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 GFM
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,524 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 24,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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Y488 GFM is a 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 32,047 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 Y488 GFM, 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 25 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Seraph is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y488 GFM?

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What year was Y488 GFM registered?

Y488 GFM is a 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y488 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 GFM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y488 GFM have outstanding finance?

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