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FWD 82C

1965 Riley Elf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

285 mi
Last recorded285 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1965 Riley Elf34,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWD 82C
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 285 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brakes slight pull to o/side

horn could be louder,

Fail 26 Apr 2010 244 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 244 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 171 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 147 miles

How Reliable is the Riley Elf?

Based on 5,039 MOT tests across 664 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 237
brake recording little or no effort 224
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 208
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 178
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 167
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FWD 82C is a 1965 Riley Elf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1965 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 34,175 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 Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWD 82C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Elf typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWD 82C registered?

FWD 82C is a 1965 Riley Elf, first registered on 29 September 1965.

Is FWD 82C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWD 82C shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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