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PEY 296

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Silver Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,994 mi
Last recorded79,994 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEY 296
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 79,994 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 79,980 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front anti roll bar drop link gaitors perished

both rear shock absorber gaitors perished and split

o/s front upper suspension arm has slight movement

rear shock absorber lower joint gaitors perished

Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,975 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,926 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 79,924 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 79,596 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 79,203 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 79,181 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear metal pipe from fuel tank (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low o/s+n/s to low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed slight fraying (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,725 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,622 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,462 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,927 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 74,152 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 73,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,575 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,841 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 69,016 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 66,273 miles

Centre Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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PEY 296 is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Silver with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PEY 296, 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 PEY 296 registered?

PEY 296 is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is PEY 296 safe to buy?

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