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R48 BBY

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

36,531 mi
Last recorded36,531 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 BBY
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 36,531 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 34,975 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 33,590 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 32,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 30,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,463 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 29,402 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 27,776 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 25,856 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 25,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 24,859 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 24,859 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,746 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,075 miles

O/S/R damper gaiter torn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,032 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 23,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 22,748 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 22,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 20,137 miles

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

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

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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R48 BBY is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R48 BBY, 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

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What year was R48 BBY registered?

R48 BBY is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R48 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 BBY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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