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982 XUL

1953 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,820 mi
Last recorded84,820 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre54,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration982 XUL
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2008 84,820 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 84,812 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,318 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
327
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Stop lamp not working 12
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 11
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982 XUL is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 54,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 982 XUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 2.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 73 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 982 XUL?

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What year was 982 XUL registered?

982 XUL is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 2 February 1953.

Is 982 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 982 XUL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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