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2002 Riley 1.5

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,869 mi
Last recorded55,869 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration733 BUY
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,211 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,322 miles

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 24 Mar 2015 54,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,544 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side jacking points have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,749 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 51,749 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,910 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 50,909 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 45,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
292
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
brake binding 47
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733 BUY is a 2002 Riley 1.5 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 733 BUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 24 years old, this Riley 1.5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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733 BUY is a 2002 Riley 1.5, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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