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SJT 866

1987 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,097 mi
Last recorded68,097 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJT 866
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 68,097 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 68,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake lagging in operation spongy pedal (1.2.1 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated mineral (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 67,864 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 67,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,726 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 67,717 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,688 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,586 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,477 miles

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

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

The hydrolastic suspension spheres have oil leaks which should be rectified.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 67,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

The hydrolastic suspension spheres have oil leaks which should be rectified.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,280 miles

The "spheres" attached to the off side of the engine have fluid weeping from them which should be investigated/repaired as necessary

The parking brake has limited reserve travel and its performance is only slightly above the minimum requirement. Advise adjustment as necessary.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 66,840 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 66,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 65,897 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side handbrake pads may be worn out & should be inspected/replaced as necessary.

there is a slight fluid leak from suspension spheres on o/side of engine bay which should be rectified.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 65,556 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 65,556 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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SJT 866 is a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJT 866, 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 39 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Seraph is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJT 866 is a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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