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694 XVN

1955 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,037 mi
Last recorded51,037 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre62,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration694 XVN
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 51,037 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 51,019 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,275 miles

retest for test number 151183142248 tested under CT7A06F94B

Fail 7 Mar 2017 50,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,780 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,223 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,390 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,804 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 47,804 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,326 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 47,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fog lamp not working

genral wear in steering rack and rod ends

off side windscreen starting to de lamnate

top wishbone bushes slightly worn

wiring harness wearing through on near side brake pipe

Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,999 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 45,571 miles

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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694 XVN is a 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 62,301 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 694 XVN, 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 71 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 694 XVN registered?

694 XVN is a 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 5 March 1955.

Is 694 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 694 XVN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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