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R401 DTU

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Red Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,757 mi
Last recorded103,757 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 DTU
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 103,757 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 92,361 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 92,329 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 92,173 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive near steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber boot slight damage

Offside Rear Shock absorber boot slight damage

Pass 13 Feb 2019 91,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 90,417 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,139 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 90,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 88,888 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,099 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 86,099 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 80,631 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,549 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 79,518 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 75,805 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,375 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,458 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,599 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,661 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 29,500 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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R401 DTU is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Red with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R401 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 R401 DTU registered?

R401 DTU is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R401 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 DTU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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