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Common Rolls Royce Silver Seraph Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Rolls Royce Silver Seraph MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 605 real MOT tests across 4 model years.

Segment: performance | Fuel: Petrol

93%

Rolls Royce Silver Seraph pass rate

95%

Rolls Royce average

82%

National average

The Rolls Royce Silver Seraph has an average MOT pass rate of 93%, which is 2 points below the Rolls Royce average and 11 points above the national average. The ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SERAPH has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.

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Most Common Rolls Royce Silver Seraph MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Rolls Royce Silver Seraph, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Rolls Royce Silver Seraph Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

1998
93%
1999
93%
2000
86%
Worst year
2001
100%
Best year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2001Petrol5.4L100%0%
2000Petrol5.4L86%9%
1999Petrol5.4L93%4%
1998Petrol5.4L93%6%

Most Reliable Year

2001

100% pass rate from 56 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2000

86% pass rate from 64 tests

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Rolls Royce Silver Seraph Running Costs

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Rolls Royce Silver Seraph FAQ

What are the most common Rolls Royce Silver Seraph problems?

The most common Rolls Royce Silver Seraph MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 605 real tests.

Is the Rolls Royce Silver Seraph reliable?

The Rolls Royce Silver Seraph has an average MOT pass rate of 93%, which is 11 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Rolls Royce Silver Seraph is most reliable?

The 2001 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph is the most reliable year with a 100% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2000 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 86%.

How much does it cost to fix common Rolls Royce Silver Seraph faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Rolls Royce Silver Seraph typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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