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895 UYU

1959 Riley 1.5

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,201 mi
Last recorded98,201 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1959 Riley 1.540,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration895 UYU
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2013 98,201 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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895 UYU is a 1959 Riley 1.5 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 40,560 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 895 UYU, 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 67 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 895 UYU registered?

895 UYU is a 1959 Riley 1.5, first registered on 26 January 1959.

Is 895 UYU safe to buy?

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