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Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph

Blue and Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 5,379 cc

XPW 50MOT history

XPW 50 is a blue and silver petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 67,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

XPW 50 blue Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
67,283 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XPW 50
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rolls-Royce
Model
Silver Seraph
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,379 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XPW 50 was last recorded at 67,283 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,277 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,283 miles
  • 2023 – 66,703 miles
  • 2022 – 65,879 miles
  • 2019 – 63,807 miles
  • 2018 – 59,582 miles
  • 2017 – 59,031 miles
  • 2016 – 58,599 miles
  • 2015 – 58,287 miles
  • 2013 – 57,703 miles
  • 2011 – 56,665 miles
  • 2010 – 55,653 miles
  • 2009 – 54,416 miles
  • 2008 – 53,457 miles
  • 2007 – 52,811 miles
  • 2006 – 52,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,283 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in front of drivers position (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Surface corrosion fuel and suspension pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusted (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,283 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    67,283 miles
    Test number
    932271458335
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in front of drivers position (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail67,277 miles (+574)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,277 miles
    Test number
    497119163456
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in front of drivers position (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass66,703 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,703 miles
    Test number
    391397574493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,879 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,879 miles
    Test number
    155801329172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,807 miles (+4,225)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,807 miles
    Test number
    915396375187
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass59,582 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,582 miles
    Test number
    302782179546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion fuel and suspension pipes
  7. Fail59,580 miles (+549)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,580 miles
    Test number
    295755181292
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion fuel and suspension pipes
  8. Pass59,031 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,031 miles
    Test number
    559678052483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,599 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,599 miles
    Test number
    240945159247
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
  10. Fail58,599 miles (+312)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,599 miles
    Test number
    933086964538
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass58,287 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,287 miles
    Test number
    398583515030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,703 miles
    Test number
    958772253398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,703 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,703 miles
    Test number
    749070953390
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Fail57,703 miles (+364)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,703 miles
    Test number
    798560043390
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass57,339 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,339 miles
    Test number
    429761913068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,665 miles (+1,012)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,665 miles
    Test number
    625622941300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
  17. Pass55,653 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,653 miles
    Test number
    882830440379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,416 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,416 miles
    Test number
    392061229354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,457 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,457 miles
    Test number
    942424068108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,811 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,811 miles
    Test number
    904892067146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,032 miles
    Test number
    880917066104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XPW 50

What vehicle is registration XPW 50 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XPW 50 on a blue and silver petrol Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph first used on 31 Dec 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XPW 50 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XPW 50 is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on XPW 50?
The MOT on XPW 50 is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XPW 50 done?
XPW 50 was recorded at 67,283 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 771 miles a year.
Has XPW 50 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XPW 50 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on XPW 50 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 XPW 50 find?
XPW 50 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in front of drivers position; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall, and 2 more.

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