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700 DVJ

1987 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,599 mi
Last recorded39,599 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration700 DVJ
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 39,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 39,596 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 39,589 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 39,581 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,556 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,554 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,553 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,562 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,550 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 39,549 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,546 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,545 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 39,538 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,538 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 39,537 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 39,535 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,530 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 39,528 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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700 DVJ is a 1987 Riley Elf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 700 DVJ, 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 39 years old, this Riley Elf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 700 DVJ?

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What year was 700 DVJ registered?

700 DVJ is a 1987 Riley Elf, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is 700 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 700 DVJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 700 DVJ have outstanding finance?

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