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FOT 775

1947 Riley 1.5 Litre

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,645 mi
Last recorded68,645 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre34,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOT 775
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1947
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 68,645 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2007 68,645 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 68,645 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 68,645 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 68,645 miles

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.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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