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GPR 719

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,189 mi
Last recorded33,189 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPR 719
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,189 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,024 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,397 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,252 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 29,547 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,418 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,212 miles

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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GPR 719 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GPR 719, 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.

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What year was GPR 719 registered?

GPR 719 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 1 June 1954.

Is GPR 719 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPR 719 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GPR 719 have outstanding finance?

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