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ETH 714

1949 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,447 mi
Last recorded16,447 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre37,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 714
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1949
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 16,447 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 15,889 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 15,367 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,281 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 14,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 11,903 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,266 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 9,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 5,781 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 2,916 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 1,069 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,803 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,993 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 96,605 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 95,076 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 93,243 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 92,012 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 91,292 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 90,512 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
327
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Stop lamp not working 12
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 11
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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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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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