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711 BTW

1955 Riley 1.5 Litre

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,647 mi
Last recorded82,647 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre62,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration711 BTW
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1955
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 82,647 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 82,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2006 82,585 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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711 BTW is a 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 711 BTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 711 BTW?

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What year was 711 BTW registered?

711 BTW is a 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 7 January 1955.

Is 711 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 711 BTW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 711 BTW have outstanding finance?

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