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R314 GGF

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Silver Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,047 mi
Last recorded117,047 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 GGF
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 117,047 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 116,803 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 116,781 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush slight play (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 115,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 111,519 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,692 miles

OSR Tyre Cracking In Centre Tread

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 106,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

OSR Tyre Cracking In Centre Tread

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,530 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,754 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,832 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2010 54,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 50,735 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 49,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,170 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,341 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 48,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 44,715 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,899 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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R314 GGF 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 73.7%.

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 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 R314 GGF, 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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R314 GGF is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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