MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?
Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Does FFF 243 have outstanding finance?
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