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812 UXW

1952 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,258 mi
Last recorded97,258 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre42,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration812 UXW
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,258 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,751 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 95,624 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
327
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Stop lamp not working 12
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 11
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812 UXW is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 42,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 812 UXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 2.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 74 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 812 UXW?

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What year was 812 UXW registered?

812 UXW is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 12 September 1952.

Is 812 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 812 UXW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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