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BKD 564X

1981 Riley Elf

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,218 mi
Last recorded6,218 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKD 564X
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 6,218 miles

Oil leak

bad petrol smell in car

Fail 3 Dec 2013 6,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bad petrol smell in car

bolt missing on front exhaust

brake pedal needs a lot of force to make brake lights work

exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2010 13,133 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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BKD 564X is a 1981 Riley Elf in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BKD 564X, 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 45 years old, this Riley Elf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKD 564X registered?

BKD 564X is a 1981 Riley Elf, first registered on 24 September 1981.

Is BKD 564X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKD 564X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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