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D16 RTH

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

26,004 mi
Last recorded26,004 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 RTH
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 26,004 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 25,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All spring pads crumbling away

Pass 1 Nov 2024 25,955 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 25,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 25,886 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 25,717 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 25,647 miles

both nearside brakes binding

Pass 20 Nov 2020 25,634 miles

both rear shocker bush gaiters worn

nearside rear shocker dust cover torn

Pass 1 Nov 2019 25,591 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 25,251 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 25,018 miles

Nearside rear brake flexy hose rubbing on shock absorber gator

Pass 22 Nov 2016 24,950 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 24,722 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 24,579 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 24,321 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 24,315 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,966 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 23,623 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 22,910 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,619 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 21,619 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,001 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,909 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,912 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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D16 RTH is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D16 RTH, 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 D16 RTH registered?

D16 RTH is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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