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555 SSM

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,589 mi
Last recorded68,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 SSM
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 68,589 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 67,843 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 67,326 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 66,523 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 66,241 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 65,206 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 64,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 63,698 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,809 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,920 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,663 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,966 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 58,424 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,545 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 56,813 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,238 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,180 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,090 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,904 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,250 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,382 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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555 SSM 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 555 SSM, 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 555 SSM registered?

555 SSM is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 555 SSM safe to buy?

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