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R700 DHS

2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

83,650 mi
Last recorded83,650 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph32,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 DHS
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 83,650 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear shock dust covers split

Pass 17 Mar 2025 81,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 79,364 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,276 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 75,561 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 75,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 73,753 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 73,750 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,223 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 73,063 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 73,044 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front & rear subframe's and suspension component's corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,250 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 63,874 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,322 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 60,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,797 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 55,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,848 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 51,842 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s/r suspension pipe corroded

slight corrosion front inner discs

Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,284 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 41,810 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,810 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,474 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,047 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,930 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,188 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 25,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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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R700 DHS is a 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 32,047 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 R700 DHS, 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 25 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Seraph is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R700 DHS is a 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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