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121 RC

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,385 mi
Last recorded88,385 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 RC
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 88,385 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 88,343 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 88,333 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 87,722 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 87,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 86,450 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 86,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,507 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 85,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2016 83,682 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 83,682 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,583 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,177 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,477 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 77,363 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 74,543 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,538 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,492 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,176 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,262 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,827 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 61,137 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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121 RC is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 121 RC, 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 121 RC registered?

121 RC is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is 121 RC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 121 RC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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