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JDZ 188

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Grey Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,750 mi
Last recorded47,750 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDZ 188
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 47,750 miles

Differential oil leak not excessive

Pass 7 Mar 2025 45,276 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 44,569 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 43,286 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 39,554 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 37,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 37,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,018 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,628 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,585 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Apr 2016 35,584 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,312 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2011 34,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,258 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,532 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,809 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 32,808 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,652 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,297 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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JDZ 188 is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Grey with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JDZ 188, 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 JDZ 188 registered?

JDZ 188 is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is JDZ 188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDZ 188 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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