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AKV 207

1935 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 1479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,992 mi
Last recorded69,992 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKV 207
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1935
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,479cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,992 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,707 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,339 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 69,026 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,772 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 68,365 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 68,175 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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AKV 207 is a 1935 Riley Elf in Red with a 1,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AKV 207, 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 91 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AKV 207?

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What year was AKV 207 registered?

AKV 207 is a 1935 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 July 1935.

Is AKV 207 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKV 207 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKV 207 have outstanding finance?

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