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HBY 724D

1966 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,535 mi
Last recorded1,535 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1966 Riley Elf56,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBY 724D
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 1,535 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

chassie plate lose

fuel pipe perished

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 97,860 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 94,213 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 94,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 133,405 miles

offside front flexible brake hose slightly twisted.

offside inner rack joint worn.

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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HBY 724D is a 1966 Riley Elf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1966 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 56,765 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 HBY 724D, 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 60 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBY 724D registered?

HBY 724D is a 1966 Riley Elf, first registered on 21 December 1966.

Is HBY 724D safe to buy?

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