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206 YUE

1953 Riley 1.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,895 mi
Last recorded13,895 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre39,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration206 YUE
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1953
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 13,895 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 13,895 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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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206 YUE is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,474 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 206 YUE, 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 73 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 206 YUE registered?

206 YUE is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 26 June 1953.

Is 206 YUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 206 YUE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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