MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight cracking to all 4 tyre side walls
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?
Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.
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FOT 775 is a 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 34,568 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 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FOT 775, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 79 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FOT 775 registered?
FOT 775 is a 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 20 May 1947.
Is FOT 775 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FOT 775 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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