MOT Status
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87,822 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
centre exhaust clamp loose but not blowing
corrosion to n/s/r door and wheel arch
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)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?
Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.
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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.
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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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