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EHS 919

1951 Riley 1.5 Litre

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,543 mi
Last recorded12,543 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre32,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHS 919
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 12,543 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 12,020 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 11,796 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 11,309 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 9,793 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 891 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 7,075 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 7,075 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 5,746 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 4,404 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 4,404 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 3,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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EHS 919 is a 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 32,684 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 EHS 919, 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 75 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 EHS 919 registered?

EHS 919 is a 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 4 May 1951.

Is EHS 919 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHS 919 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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