MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r shock damp
slight exhaust leaks
slight play in all steering joints
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?
Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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438 YUD is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre in Red with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 54,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Riley 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 438 YUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Riley 2.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 73 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 438 YUD registered?
438 YUD is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 25 June 1953.
Is 438 YUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for 438 YUD shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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