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DUK 411C

1965 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,742 mi
Last recorded32,742 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1965 Riley Elf34,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUK 411C
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,742 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 32,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,683 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 32,683 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,681 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 32,681 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,543 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tie bar and subframe mounting area corroded not excessive

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,291 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,222 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in n/s of steering rack evident

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheels

Fail 12 Apr 2010 32,222 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in n/s of steering rack evident

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheels

Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,170 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 32,170 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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DUK 411C is a 1965 Riley Elf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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 DUK 411C, 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.

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What year was DUK 411C registered?

DUK 411C is a 1965 Riley Elf, first registered on 19 March 1965.

Is DUK 411C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUK 411C shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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