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765 CME

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,173 mi
Last recorded9,173 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration765 CME
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 9,173 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,438 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 76,666 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 76,666 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,118 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,191 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 5,265 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 5,265 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 4,661 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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765 CME is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 765 CME, 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 765 CME registered?

765 CME is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 15 September 1954.

Is 765 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for 765 CME shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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