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EKK 473C

1965 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,741 mi
Last recorded33,741 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1965 Riley Elf34,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKK 473C
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 33,741 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2024 33,741 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 33,094 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 32,549 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,252 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,729 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 31,515 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,395 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel cap seal poor condition

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion starting various places

Fail 10 Apr 2013 31,395 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel cap seal poor condition

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion starting various places

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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EKK 473C is a 1965 Riley Elf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EKK 473C, 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 EKK 473C registered?

EKK 473C is a 1965 Riley Elf, first registered on 8 September 1965.

Is EKK 473C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKK 473C shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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