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R888 SKK

1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Green Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,813 mi
Last recorded42,813 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 SKK
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 42,813 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 42,813 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 42,116 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 42,116 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Height Control Valve rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 40,717 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 40,715 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 39,198 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 39,196 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 36,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 35,486 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,801 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 31,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,777 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 27,843 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 26,164 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 26,006 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 25,245 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,416 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,532 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,292 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,834 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 21,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,887 miles

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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R888 SKK is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Green with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R888 SKK, 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

How do I check the history of R888 SKK?

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What year was R888 SKK registered?

R888 SKK is a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R888 SKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 SKK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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