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R1 HVA

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,198 mi
Last recorded36,198 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 HVA
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,198 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 35,437 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,636 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,012 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,952 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 30,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,116 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,872 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 24,326 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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R1 HVA is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R1 HVA, 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 R1 HVA registered?

R1 HVA is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R1 HVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 HVA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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