MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Seraph?
Based on 6,011 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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