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AV 6477

1953 Riley 1.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,343 mi
Last recorded9,343 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre39,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV 6477
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1953
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 9,343 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 9,134 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 9,052 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 8,858 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear brake slightly binding

steering rack mounting slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2007 8,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 8,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,687 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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AV 6477 is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV 6477, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 73 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV 6477 registered?

AV 6477 is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 14 July 1953.

Is AV 6477 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV 6477 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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