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HFJ 13D

1966 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,598 mi
Last recorded97,598 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1966 Riley Elf56,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFJ 13D
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable Play in rack bar bushings (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 97,597 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake performance not tested too dangerous to test due to suspension fault (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 97,493 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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HFJ 13D is a 1966 Riley Elf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HFJ 13D, 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 HFJ 13D registered?

HFJ 13D is a 1966 Riley Elf, first registered on 22 December 1966.

Is HFJ 13D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFJ 13D shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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