MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,447 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?
Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ETH 714 is a 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
Across all 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.3% with a typical mileage of 37,616 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 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ETH 714, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Riley 2.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 77 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of ETH 714?
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What year was ETH 714 registered?
ETH 714 is a 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 11 March 1949.
Is ETH 714 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ETH 714 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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