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R361 JCU

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,213 mi
Last recorded106,213 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 JCU
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,213 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 105,762 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 99,933 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 99,795 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,300 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 87,934 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2008 87,669 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 86,873 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 83,698 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 83,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R361 JCU is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R361 JCU, 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 R361 JCU registered?

R361 JCU is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R361 JCU safe to buy?

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