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935 AEV

1982 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,434 mi
Last recorded34,434 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration935 AEV
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,434 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 34,362 miles

signs of perishing to rubber components

Pass 14 Nov 2016 34,249 miles

nearside steering rack bolt to chassis not fully tight?

wiring fuel and brake pipes rather lightly secured

Fail 15 Apr 2015 34,136 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

nearside steering rack mounting bolt may not be fully tight?

possible fuel dampness near pump?

rear metal brake pipes on axle fastening minimal

Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,136 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

nearside steering rack mounting bolt may not be fully tight?

possible fuel dampness near pump?

rear metal brake pipes on axle fastening minimal

Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,884 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear brake rod locknut possibly not fully tight?

possible dampness near brake master cylinder?

signs of standing

slight deterioration to rubber components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,703 miles

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

area near master cylinder possibly damp?-maintain check

signs of standing -minor perishing and corrosion -rear brakes slightly uneven performance

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,659 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

signs of standing-minor perishing and corrosion -rear brakes slightly uneven performance

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 13 Feb 2010 33,605 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

signs of standing -minor perishing and corrosion

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 14 Feb 2009 33,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight deterioration to suspension etc minor perishing and corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2008 33,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight deterioration to suspension etc minor perishing and corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2007 33,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

master cylinder appears very slightly damp suspension etc slight deterioration some perishing and corrosion to lower areas and components

Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,408 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2005 33,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

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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935 AEV is a 1982 Riley 1.5 Litre in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 935 AEV, 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 44 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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935 AEV is a 1982 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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