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FWX 555

1947 Riley 2.5 Litre

Red Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,879 mi
Last recorded5,879 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWX 555
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1947
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 5,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 5,879 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 5,464 miles

Oil leak

extensive bodywork corrosion

offside rear shock arm end bolt loose

Pass 8 Sep 2010 4,765 miles

Oil leak

lower door frames ,boot floor and inner wheel arches holed by corrosion

previouse welded repairs to vehicle

some general boby corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,609 miles

Oil leak

boot floor and rear inner wheelarches holed by corrosion

front and rear bumpers missing

lower door frames holed by corrosion

previouse welded repairs to vehicle

some body and under body corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2009 4,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

boot floor and rear inner wheelarches holed by corrosion

front and rear bumpers missing

lower door frames holed by corrosion

previouse welded repairs to vehicle

some body and under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2008 4,452 miles

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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FWX 555 is a 1947 Riley 2.5 Litre in Red with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWX 555, 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 79 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWX 555?

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What year was FWX 555 registered?

FWX 555 is a 1947 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 13 October 1947.

Is FWX 555 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWX 555 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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