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9458 FD

1963 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,479 mi
Last recorded38,479 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1963 Riley Elf57,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9458 FD
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 38,479 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 38,019 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 38,014 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 38,005 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 37,991 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 37,982 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2016 37,953 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 37,935 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 May 2014 37,922 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 37,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 37,888 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 37,888 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 37,873 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,864 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,837 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,824 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,807 miles

How Reliable is the Riley Elf?

Based on 5,039 MOT tests across 664 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 237
brake recording little or no effort 224
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 208
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 178
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 167
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9458 FD is a 1963 Riley Elf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1963 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 9458 FD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Elf typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 9458 FD?

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What year was 9458 FD registered?

9458 FD is a 1963 Riley Elf, first registered on 10 October 1963.

Is 9458 FD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9458 FD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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