CarVerify

Free Car Check

70 EL

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Blue Petrol 5379cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,529 mi
Last recorded49,529 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rolls Royce
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration70 EL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 49,529 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 48,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 47,755 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 46,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 45,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing off on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 44,749 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 17 May 2019 44,540 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 43,850 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 3 May 2017 43,589 miles

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

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

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 12 May 2016 43,049 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,794 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 39,385 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,085 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 36,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,669 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,227 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 30,207 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
Full Rolls Royce Silver Seraph reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

70 EL is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 70 EL, 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

How do I check the history of 70 EL?

You can check the full history of 70 EL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 70 EL registered?

70 EL is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is 70 EL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 70 EL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 70 EL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 70 EL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.