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2530 RE

1959 Riley 1.5

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,289 mi
Last recorded41,289 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1959 Riley 1.540,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2530 RE
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 41,289 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 40,946 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 40,699 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 40,560 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 40,117 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,739 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,317 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,853 miles

screen wash

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,638 miles

oil leak on centre prop seal

oil leak on o/s rear halfshaft seal

slight play front bearings

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,030 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,420 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,971 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,333 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,890 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 35,874 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 35,108 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
292
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
brake binding 47
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2530 RE is a 1959 Riley 1.5 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1959 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 40,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2530 RE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 67 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2530 RE registered?

2530 RE is a 1959 Riley 1.5, first registered on 23 June 1959.

Is 2530 RE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2530 RE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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