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5945 FN

1963 Riley Elf

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,447 mi
Last recorded60,447 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1963 Riley Elf57,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5945 FN
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,447 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 60,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2014 60,263 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,624 miles

How Reliable is the Riley Elf?

Based on 5,039 MOT tests across 664 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 237
brake recording little or no effort 224
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 208
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 178
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 167
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5945 FN is a 1963 Riley Elf in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5945 FN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Elf typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5945 FN registered?

5945 FN is a 1963 Riley Elf, first registered on 18 February 1963.

Is 5945 FN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5945 FN 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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