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R383 DTU

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,043 mi
Last recorded41,043 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 DTU
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 41,043 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 40,936 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 40,796 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 40,566 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 40,481 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 40,451 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 40,119 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,455 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,603 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 38,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached BOTTOM BUSHES (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached BOTTOM BUSHES (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 36,389 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,173 miles

anti roll bar rubbers perrished

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,568 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 35,568 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,245 miles

display reads "air bag" but does not have mil on

Fail 25 Apr 2013 35,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

display reads "air bag" but does not have mil on

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,874 miles

air bag lamp on

nearside rear shockabsorber cover split

service lamp on

surface rust on brake pipes

unable to check brake fluid level as resevoir covered

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,576 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,370 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,516 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,879 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,160 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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R383 DTU is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R383 DTU, 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 R383 DTU registered?

R383 DTU is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R383 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 DTU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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