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P1 SRF

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Red Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,388 mi
Last recorded23,388 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 SRF
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 23,388 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 23,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 22,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 22,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ROSE BUSH DUST COVER SPLITING (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ROSE BUSH DUST COVER SPLITTING (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 22,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Boot split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Boot split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 21,881 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush boot split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush boot split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 21,409 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 21,408 miles

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,272 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 20,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,305 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 19,305 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,656 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 17,655 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 15,682 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 12,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,682 miles

air bag warning light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2010 12,630 miles

both rear shock absorber boots torn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 12,428 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear shockabsorber rubber boot deteriating

Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,132 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,956 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 11,696 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P1 SRF is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Red 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 P1 SRF, 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 P1 SRF registered?

P1 SRF is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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The MOT history for P1 SRF 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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