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GVJ 797

1950 Riley 2.5 Litre

Red Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,698 mi
Last recorded16,698 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre20,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVJ 797
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1950
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 16,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,830 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,428 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,920 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,425 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,876 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 13,868 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 13,775 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
327
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Stop lamp not working 12
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 11
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GVJ 797 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre in Red with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 20,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVJ 797, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 2.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 76 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVJ 797 registered?

GVJ 797 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 3 March 1950.

Is GVJ 797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVJ 797 shows 9 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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