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403 XUL

1961 Riley 1.5

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,656 mi
Last recorded96,656 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1961 Riley 1.544,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration403 XUL
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 96,656 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 96,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gator split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured Control arm broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Center mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,194 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 56,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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403 XUL is a 1961 Riley 1.5 in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 403 XUL, 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 403 XUL registered?

403 XUL is a 1961 Riley 1.5, first registered on 4 January 1961.

Is 403 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 403 XUL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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