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527 XUC

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,133 mi
Last recorded56,133 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration527 XUC
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,133 miles

anti-slip brake pedal rubber split

front wiper blades slightly deteriorating

nearside front inner steering arm has slight play in joint

slight drag on offside front brake

slight free play in front steering wheel

Fail 10 Feb 2011 56,133 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

anti-slip brake pedal rubber split

front wiper blades slightly deteriorating

nearside front inner steering arm has slight play in joint

slight drag on offside front brake

slight free play in front steering wheel

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,867 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,123 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,902 miles

freeplay in inner steering rack joints

Fail 25 Jan 2008 53,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

freeplay in inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,653 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 51,960 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r/tyre slightly perrished.

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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527 XUC is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 40,282 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 527 XUC, 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 72 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 527 XUC registered?

527 XUC is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 1 September 1954.

Is 527 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 527 XUC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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