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W474 SWP

2000 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

Silver Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,322 mi
Last recorded89,322 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph42,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 SWP
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Seraph
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 89,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 88,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 88,059 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 87,464 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension leveling components shows signs of wear

Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 84,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 78,276 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,143 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber case rusty

Fail 29 May 2018 78,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber case rusty

Pass 15 May 2017 75,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 73,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear slight leak from suspension pipe

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 12 May 2015 70,081 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 70,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 May 2014 68,184 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 62,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 59,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 13 May 2011 59,076 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,816 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,612 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,021 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 45,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 41,517 miles

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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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W474 SWP is a 2000 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph in Silver with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 42,505 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 W474 SWP, 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 26 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 W474 SWP registered?

W474 SWP is a 2000 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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