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GMF 708B

1964 Riley Elf

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,334 mi
Last recorded50,334 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1964 Riley Elf53,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMF 708B
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,334 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 50,328 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 50,305 miles

Age cracks in both rear tyres

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,305 miles

Age cracks in both rear tyres

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,844 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 49,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,389 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,272 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 49,272 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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GMF 708B is a 1964 Riley Elf in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1964 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 53,757 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 GMF 708B, 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 62 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 GMF 708B registered?

GMF 708B is a 1964 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 May 1964.

Is GMF 708B safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMF 708B shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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