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317 TPG

1961 Riley 1.5

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,521 mi
Last recorded76,521 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1961 Riley 1.544,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration317 TPG
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 76,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,926 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all 4 tyres perishing

clutch slave cylinder leakling

Fail 11 Feb 2010 75,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres perishing

clutch slave cylinder leakling

Fail 21 Dec 2009 75,084 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 75,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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317 TPG is a 1961 Riley 1.5 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 44,953 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 317 TPG, 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 65 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 317 TPG registered?

317 TPG is a 1961 Riley 1.5, first registered on 13 April 1961.

Is 317 TPG safe to buy?

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