MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for 317 TPG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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