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GDY 634

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

43,635 mi
Last recorded43,635 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDY 634
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2011 43,635 miles

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,635 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 43,635 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers outer door handle loose.

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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GDY 634 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 40,282 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 GDY 634, 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 72 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GDY 634?

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What year was GDY 634 registered?

GDY 634 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 8 May 1954.

Is GDY 634 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDY 634 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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