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FHJ 962

1951 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,574 mi
Last recorded17,574 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre53,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 962
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2012 17,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 17,574 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 12,654 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 10,613 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 10,613 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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FHJ 962 is a 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 53,625 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 FHJ 962, 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 75 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 FHJ 962 registered?

FHJ 962 is a 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 1 September 1951.

Is FHJ 962 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHJ 962 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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