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CJT 600

1947 Riley 1.5 Litre

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,743 mi
Last recorded74,743 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre34,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJT 600
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1947
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 74,743 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,574 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 71,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 70,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CJT 600 is a 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 34,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CJT 600, 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 79 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 CJT 600 registered?

CJT 600 is a 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 26 November 1947.

Is CJT 600 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJT 600 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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