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Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 5,379 cc

T198 LFMMOT history

T198 LFM is a silver petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
95,697 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T198 LFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Seraph
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,379 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T198 LFM was last recorded at 95,697 miles on 28 May 2026, 2,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,025 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,672 miles
Average per year
2,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,697 miles
  • 2025 – 93,025 miles
  • 2024 – 91,760 miles
  • 2023 – 90,495 miles
  • 2022 – 87,903 miles
  • 2021 – 87,536 miles
  • 2017 – 86,341 miles
  • 2016 – 86,085 miles
  • 2015 – 82,359 miles
  • 2014 – 76,848 miles
  • 2013 – 70,706 miles
  • 2012 – 65,461 miles
  • 2011 – 61,876 miles
  • 2010 – 59,295 miles
  • 2009 – 57,590 miles
  • 2008 – 54,898 miles
  • 2007 – 50,040 miles
  • 2006 – 43,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,697 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,697 miles (+2,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,697 miles
    Test number
    505895534576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass93,025 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,025 miles
    Test number
    902629476072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,760 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,760 miles
    Test number
    656102306469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,495 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,495 miles
    Test number
    701587534846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,903 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,903 miles
    Test number
    883973611592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,536 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,536 miles
    Test number
    884952211608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,341 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,341 miles
    Test number
    485566127505
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not fully working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass feels loose
    • AdvisoryRear flexi hoses look slightly twisted but not rubbing

  8. Fail86,341 miles (+256)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,341 miles
    Test number
    597694184302
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not fully working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass feels loose
    • AdvisoryRear flexi hoses look slightly twisted but not rubbing

  9. Pass86,085 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,085 miles
    Test number
    388603857848
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail86,085 miles (+3,726)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,085 miles
    Test number
    633783797777
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass82,359 miles (+5,511)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    456549895003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass76,848 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,848 miles
    Test number
    799940024149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,845 miles (+6,139)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,845 miles
    Test number
    279178514426
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass70,706 miles (+5,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,706 miles
    Test number
    526497633139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass65,461 miles (+3,585)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,461 miles
    Test number
    788896812289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront slight smearing screen front wipers

  16. Pass61,876 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,876 miles
    Test number
    229774371019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,295 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,295 miles
    Test number
    174547270467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,590 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,590 miles
    Test number
    282647479038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,898 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,898 miles
    Test number
    393632448099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,040 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    143482437068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,368 miles
    Test number
    160204536430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T198 LFM

Does T198 LFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T198 LFM is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T198 LFM?
The MOT on T198 LFM is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T198 LFM done?
T198 LFM was recorded at 95,697 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 2,576 miles a year.
Has T198 LFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T198 LFM has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T198 LFM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T198 LFM find?
T198 LFM passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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