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880 DOY

1964 Riley 1.5

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

242 mi
Last recorded242 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1964 Riley 1.542,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration880 DOY
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 242 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 227 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 141 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 39 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 39 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 5 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 5 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 99,979 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 99,943 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 99,891 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 99,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 99,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 99,818 miles

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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880 DOY is a 1964 Riley 1.5 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1964 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 42,293 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 880 DOY, 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 62 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 880 DOY registered?

880 DOY is a 1964 Riley 1.5, first registered on 21 July 1964.

Is 880 DOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 880 DOY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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