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835 XUN

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1406cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

3,125 mi
Last recorded3,125 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration835 XUN
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,406cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 3,125 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 2,276 miles

all tyres starting to perish

n/s/f top suspension fulcrum r/bushes deteriorating

Fail 24 Oct 2013 2,274 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres starting to perish

n/s/f top suspension fulcrum r/bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Dec 2012 1,862 miles

slight vapour around brake m/cylinder area

Fail 31 Oct 2012 1,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight vapour from brake master cylinder

Pass 24 Nov 2011 1,151 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 1,148 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 1,138 miles

steel fuel pipe corroding

wire fouling front prop shaft

Fail 27 Sep 2010 1,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steel fuel pipe corroding

wire fouling front prop shaft

Pass 11 Sep 2009 412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake locking nut insecure

slight up and down movement in n/s track rod end

steering rack boots deteriorating

Fail 26 Aug 2009 410 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

a wire shorting on prop shaft

handbrake locking nut insecure

slight up and down movement in n/s track rod end

steering rack boots deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 26 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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835 XUN is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Green with a 1,406cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 835 XUN, 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 835 XUN registered?

835 XUN is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 13 November 1954.

Is 835 XUN safe to buy?

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