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723 YUH

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,176 mi
Last recorded36,176 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration723 YUH
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 May 2013 36,176 miles

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,793 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 35,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,704 miles

O/s rear tyre outer sidewall showing perishing cracks

Pass 23 Dec 2008 35,560 miles

O/s and N/s rear tyre inner sidewall showing slight crazing

Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,423 miles

O/s and N/s rear tyres showing perishing cracks to outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,272 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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723 YUH is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 723 YUH, 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 723 YUH registered?

723 YUH is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 21 June 1954.

Is 723 YUH safe to buy?

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