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DVJ 107C

1965 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

32,663 mi
Last recorded32,663 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1965 Riley Elf34,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVJ 107C
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 32,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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DVJ 107C is a 1965 Riley Elf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 DVJ 107C, 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 DVJ 107C?

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What year was DVJ 107C registered?

DVJ 107C is a 1965 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 May 1965.

Is DVJ 107C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVJ 107C shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DVJ 107C have outstanding finance?

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