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M27 BKS

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,230 mi
Last recorded34,230 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 BKS
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 34,230 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 27,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 27,379 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 26,978 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 22,362 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 22,250 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,161 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Offside Rear suspension area has slight weapage

Fail 12 Oct 2015 22,161 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edges

High rise centre brake light has one LED not working

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

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

Offside Rear suspension area has slight weapage

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,569 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,298 miles

Airbag warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 141,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 141,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 121,478 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 99,429 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 82,229 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,268 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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M27 BKS is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M27 BKS, 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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M27 BKS is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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