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R839 RDM

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,092 mi
Last recorded53,092 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 RDM
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 53,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2026 53,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 53,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 53,040 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cord exposure imminent (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 52,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 52,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 52,814 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 52,618 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 52,050 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,818 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,430 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,438 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,095 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,551 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,750 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,039 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,993 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,065 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,226 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R839 RDM is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R839 RDM, 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 R839 RDM registered?

R839 RDM is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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