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265 ABX

1962 Riley 1.5

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,822 mi
Last recorded87,822 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1962 Riley 1.570,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration265 ABX
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 87,822 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 87,417 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 87,395 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower inner bush to chassis rail deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 86,939 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 86,080 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,049 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,246 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 82,246 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,589 miles

centre exhaust clamp loose but not blowing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,559 miles

corrosion to n/s/r door and wheel arch

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,998 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,737 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 74,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 72,629 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 69,869 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2010 69,869 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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265 ABX is a 1962 Riley 1.5 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1962 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 70,425 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 265 ABX, 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 64 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 265 ABX?

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What year was 265 ABX registered?

265 ABX is a 1962 Riley 1.5, first registered on 19 January 1962.

Is 265 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 265 ABX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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