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814 EPW

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Cream Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,174 mi
Last recorded12,174 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration814 EPW
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 May 2015 12,174 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

engine mounting rubber metal causings rusty

minor exhaust blows

movement in center steerig rack joints

movement in colomn

nut missing of o/s/r wheel cylinder bracket

rack boots loose

rear leaf springs inverted

Pass 19 Nov 2011 12,174 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 12,174 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 12,174 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 12,174 miles

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 12,174 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 12,174 miles

nearside rear tyre split in inner sidewall

rear brake ferrules corroded

rear springs worn

rear valance corroded

wipers could be better

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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814 EPW is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Cream with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 814 EPW, 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 814 EPW registered?

814 EPW is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 5 March 1954.

Is 814 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 814 EPW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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