Rolls Royce Silver Seraph (1998)
1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph
CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph passes its MOT on first attempt 88.5% of the time, meaningfully better than the UK average of 80%, which is a strong sign of overall reliability for a 26-year-old luxury car. Dangerous defects have affected 17.2% of examples tested, which is notable but not extreme—a buyer concern worth investigating on any specific vehicle.
These cars are running at a modest 42,970 miles median, suggesting they're cherished and low-use, though when they do fail they average 2.1 failures per test alongside 9.2 advisories, pointing to wear items and systems that need attention rather than fundamental engineering issues. Have any prospective purchase thoroughly inspected by a specialist in pre-2000s Rolls Royce models, as the high advisory count reflects the complexity of these hand-built machines.
What to check before buying a 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 133 | 88.5% | 2.08 |
| LPG (1%) | 1 | 80.8% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph vehicles fall between 29,337 and 59,195 miles.
1998 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph — Still on the Road
76 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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