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ARE 400D

1966 Riley Elf

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,333 mi
Last recorded28,333 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1966 Riley Elf56,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 400D
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2012 28,333 miles

tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,024 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,854 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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ARE 400D is a 1966 Riley Elf in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1966 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 56,765 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 ARE 400D, 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 60 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 ARE 400D?

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What year was ARE 400D registered?

ARE 400D is a 1966 Riley Elf, first registered on 9 September 1966.

Is ARE 400D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 400D 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.

Does ARE 400D have outstanding finance?

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