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296 CEV

1955 Riley 1.5 Litre

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,938 mi
Last recorded83,938 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre62,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration296 CEV
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2010 83,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,887 miles

all tyres perishing

steering gear slightly worn

Fail 17 Jul 2009 83,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres perishing

steering gear slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2008 83,543 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 83,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 83,409 miles

slight wear in steering rack

tyre side walls perished

Pass 19 Apr 2006 82,829 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 82,829 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 82,770 miles

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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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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