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EPR 588

1951 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,660 mi
Last recorded20,660 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre32,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPR 588
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,660 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 19,970 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 19,588 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 19,167 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 18,897 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,299 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,753 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 17,224 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,631 miles

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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EPR 588 is a 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPR 588, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPR 588 registered?

EPR 588 is a 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 4 June 1951.

Is EPR 588 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPR 588 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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