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DPN 399C

1965 Riley Elf

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,536 mi
Last recorded34,536 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1965 Riley Elf34,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPN 399C
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,536 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 34,470 miles

Both front tyres perishing/cracking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,399 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack sidewalls

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,258 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,175 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 34,175 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DPN 399C is a 1965 Riley Elf in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1965 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 34,175 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 DPN 399C, 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 61 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DPN 399C?

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What year was DPN 399C registered?

DPN 399C is a 1965 Riley Elf, first registered on 18 March 1965.

Is DPN 399C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPN 399C shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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