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309 UXJ

1953 Riley 1.5 Litre

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,521 mi
Last recorded13,521 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre39,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration309 UXJ
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 13,521 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,830 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 8,830 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 6,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 97,551 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 90,685 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 90,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 89,805 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 89,426 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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309 UXJ is a 1953 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 80%.

Across all 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,474 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 309 UXJ, 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 73 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 309 UXJ?

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What year was 309 UXJ registered?

309 UXJ is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 23 February 1953.

Is 309 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 309 UXJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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