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FCV 573D

1966 Riley Elf

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,596 mi
Last recorded50,596 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1966 Riley Elf56,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCV 573D
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,596 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,105 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 49,347 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 49,347 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FCV 573D is a 1966 Riley Elf in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FCV 573D, 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.

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What year was FCV 573D registered?

FCV 573D is a 1966 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 April 1966.

Is FCV 573D safe to buy?

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