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BCC 263

1952 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,655 mi
Last recorded10,655 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre42,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCC 263
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 10,655 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 10,594 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 10,594 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 10,469 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,088 miles

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.

87.7%
Pass Rate
327
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Stop lamp not working 12
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 11
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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.

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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.

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