MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,938 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all tyres perishing
slight play in steering rack
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
all tyres perishing
slight play in steering rack
all tyres perishing
steering gear slightly worn
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
all tyres perishing
steering gear slightly worn
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
all tyres perishing
damp around rear of brake master cylinder
slight wear in steering rack
tyre side walls perished
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise wire on os insecure †both fr brakes binding †chips on os windscreen
How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?
Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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296 CEV is a 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 62,301 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 296 CEV, 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 71 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 296 CEV registered?
296 CEV is a 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 1 March 1955.
Is 296 CEV safe to buy?
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