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AKL 626B

1964 Riley Elf

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,906 mi
Last recorded85,906 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1964 Riley Elf53,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKL 626B
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,906 miles

corrosion on o/s/f floor section

slight play o/s rack

slight play o/s/r bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 85,151 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 84,544 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 84,544 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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AKL 626B is a 1964 Riley Elf in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1964 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 53,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AKL 626B, 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 62 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKL 626B registered?

AKL 626B is a 1964 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 November 1964.

Is AKL 626B safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKL 626B shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKL 626B have outstanding finance?

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