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S261 PCC

1999 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Green Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,514 mi
Last recorded85,514 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph39,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 PCC
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 85,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 82,953 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,673 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe leading into brake accumulator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Pipes leading to suspension braided lines corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension hose ferrules slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 79,673 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe leading into brake accumulator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Pipes leading to suspension braided lines corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension hose ferrules slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 72,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe leading to accumulator valve body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Pipes leading to fluid suspension braided lines corroded

Offside Rear Suspension hose ferrules slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 72,483 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe leading to accumulator valve body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Pipes leading to fluid suspension braided lines corroded

Offside Rear Suspension hose ferrules slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,766 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 64,479 miles

Both the front to rear suspension fluid pipes are corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 64,477 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Both front to rear suspension fluid pipes corroded x2

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 62,701 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 62,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber lower dust coversv damaged advise repair

Fail 24 Aug 2018 62,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover nearside rear

Fail 16 Aug 2018 62,291 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,769 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 61,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 60,351 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 60,301 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,897 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,892 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sill assys

Fail 21 Nov 2011 55,892 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sill assys

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,930 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,386 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,498 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,090 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,491 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 39,703 miles

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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S261 PCC is a 1999 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Green with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,103 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 S261 PCC, 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 27 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Seraph is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S261 PCC is a 1999 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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