MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,655 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside front tyre perished
nearside rear tyre perished
offside front tyre perished
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some surface corrosion on chassis and underside
How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?
Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BCC 263 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 42,149 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 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCC 263, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Riley 2.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 74 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BCC 263?
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What year was BCC 263 registered?
BCC 263 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 9 July 1952.
Is BCC 263 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BCC 263 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BCC 263 have outstanding finance?
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