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AVC 7

1935 Riley 1.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVC 7
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1935
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021
Pass 4 Dec 2019
Fail 4 Dec 2019

Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018
Pass 8 Nov 2017
Pass 14 Nov 2016 9,040 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 940 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 9,040 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside front brake

Fail 30 Jul 2013 9,040 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside front brake

Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,040 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,013 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 8,644 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 8,410 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 328,982 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 328,981 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 5,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 4,843 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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AVC 7 is a 1935 Riley 1.5 Litre in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AVC 7, 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 91 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 AVC 7 registered?

AVC 7 is a 1935 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 8 May 1935.

Is AVC 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVC 7 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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