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HCF 585E

1982 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,863 mi
Last recorded68,863 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCF 585E
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2017 68,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,205 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 65,827 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 64,277 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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HCF 585E is a 1982 Riley Elf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HCF 585E, 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 44 years old, this Riley Elf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCF 585E registered?

HCF 585E is a 1982 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is HCF 585E safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCF 585E shows 4 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 HCF 585E have outstanding finance?

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