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DPM 369

1947 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,961 mi
Last recorded29,961 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre34,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPM 369
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1947
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,961 miles

Front brakes sticking slightly

Nearside front dip beam intermitant fault

Offside front tyre cracked

Play at steering rack

body corroded at bottom of offside and nearside front A pillars

Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,961 miles

crack on o/s windscreen,

fan belt perished,battery insecure,o/s wiper blade,o/s/f tyre perished,drivers seat loose,radiator mounting nuts missing,indicators,n/s dip light.

o/s/r and n/s/r stabilizer arm bushes,front exhaust slight leak,rear axle stabilizer bar nuts not locking,o/s/r brake bind,n/s/r bumper to chassis bolts loose,o/s/f and n/s/f brake bind(bearing not checked),

Fail 21 Jun 2007 29,961 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

crack on o/s windscreen,

fan belt perished,battery insecure,o/s wiper blade,o/s/f tyre perished,drivers seat loose,radiator mounting nuts missing,indicators,n/s dip light.

o/s/r and n/s/r stabilizer arm bushes,front exhaust slight leak,rear axle stabilizer bar nuts not locking,o/s/r brake bind,n/s/r bumper to chassis bolts loose,o/s/f and n/s/f brake bind(bearing not checked),

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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DPM 369 is a 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DPM 369, 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 DPM 369 registered?

DPM 369 is a 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 16 August 1947.

Is DPM 369 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPM 369 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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