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GPU 519B

1964 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,410 mi
Last recorded53,410 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1964 Riley Elf53,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPU 519B
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 53,410 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 53,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside out sill panel (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 53,372 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bolted to body (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable close to tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,157 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,903 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 52,471 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2017 52,471 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,890 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,856 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,736 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,057 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 47,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,263 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,720 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,354 miles

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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GPU 519B is a 1964 Riley Elf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GPU 519B, 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.

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What year was GPU 519B registered?

GPU 519B is a 1964 Riley Elf, first registered on 5 October 1964.

Is GPU 519B safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPU 519B shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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