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EBT 460C

1965 Riley Elf

Grey Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,411 mi
Last recorded32,411 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1965 Riley Elf34,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBT 460C
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 32,411 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 32,410 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2017 32,147 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 30,899 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 30,899 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 30,824 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,770 miles

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements.It wouid appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,788 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,508 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 26,888 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,726 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,316 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 25 Nov 2006 22,875 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 20,989 miles

imbalance on front brakes but within required limits

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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EBT 460C is a 1965 Riley Elf in Grey with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EBT 460C, 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

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What year was EBT 460C registered?

EBT 460C is a 1965 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 October 1965.

Is EBT 460C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBT 460C shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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