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CHN 296B

1964 Riley Elf

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,596 mi
Last recorded36,596 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1964 Riley Elf53,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHN 296B
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1964
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,596 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 36,596 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 36,484 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,238 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 36,102 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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CHN 296B is a 1964 Riley Elf in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1964 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 53,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CHN 296B, 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 62 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CHN 296B registered?

CHN 296B is a 1964 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 February 1964.

Is CHN 296B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHN 296B shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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