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R3 FSX

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Silver Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,705 mi
Last recorded51,705 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 FSX
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 51,705 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 51,275 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 50,571 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,805 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 47,442 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,289 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 46,183 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,182 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,198 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 40,536 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,536 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,634 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear shocks,dust covers torn.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,470 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,492 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,476 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,638 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,625 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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R3 FSX 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 94.7%.

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 R3 FSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R3 FSX?

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What year was R3 FSX registered?

R3 FSX is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R3 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 FSX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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