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BTR 533

1938 Riley 1.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,368 mi
Last recorded6,368 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTR 533
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1938
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 6,075 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 6,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 6,041 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,826 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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BTR 533 is a 1938 Riley 1.5 Litre in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BTR 533, 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 88 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 BTR 533 registered?

BTR 533 is a 1938 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 22 April 1938.

Is BTR 533 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTR 533 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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