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ERD 767D

1966 Riley Elf

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,418 mi
Last recorded78,418 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1966 Riley Elf56,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERD 767D
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,418 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,408 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,244 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight bind o/s front brake

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,188 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

repairs covered in thick underseal

Fail 20 Jun 2014

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,160 miles

some corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

floor panels weak

play in o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,894 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear floor panels weak

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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ERD 767D is a 1966 Riley Elf in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 56,765 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 ERD 767D, 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 60 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 ERD 767D registered?

ERD 767D is a 1966 Riley Elf, first registered on 14 January 1966.

Is ERD 767D safe to buy?

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