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FPM 449

1950 Riley 1.5 Litre

Cream Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,192 mi
Last recorded87,192 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1950 Riley 1.5 Litre56,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPM 449
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1950
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,192 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 86,972 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,842 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 86,842 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

some wear in nearside front vertical link

Pass 29 May 2008 86,529 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 86,372 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 86,135 miles

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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FPM 449 is a 1950 Riley 1.5 Litre in Cream with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1950 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 56,616 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPM 449, 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 76 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 FPM 449 registered?

FPM 449 is a 1950 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 1 November 1950.

Is FPM 449 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPM 449 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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