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FFF 243

1961 Riley 1.5

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,217 mi
Last recorded79,217 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1961 Riley 1.544,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFF 243
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 79,217 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,949 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,805 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,473 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,213 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,963 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,537 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 77,532 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,166 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,758 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 76,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 75,965 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 75,721 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
292
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
brake binding 47
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FFF 243 is a 1961 Riley 1.5 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1961 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 44,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FFF 243, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 65 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FFF 243?

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What year was FFF 243 registered?

FFF 243 is a 1961 Riley 1.5, first registered on 3 October 1961.

Is FFF 243 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFF 243 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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