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GAP 856

1951 Riley 1.5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,667 mi
Last recorded18,667 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAP 856
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1951
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 18,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 18,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 18,530 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 18,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
292
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
brake binding 47
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GAP 856 is a 1951 Riley 1.5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAP 856, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 75 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAP 856 registered?

GAP 856 is a 1951 Riley 1.5, first registered on 17 November 1951.

Is GAP 856 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAP 856 shows 4 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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