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186 BPE

1990 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,163 mi
Last recorded88,163 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration186 BPE
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 88,163 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 87,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2010 87,067 miles

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 86,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 85,784 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 85,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 85,121 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2006 84,099 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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186 BPE is a 1990 Riley 1.5 Litre in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 186 BPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 36 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 186 BPE registered?

186 BPE is a 1990 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is 186 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 186 BPE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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