MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?
Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.
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HFN 162 is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Riley 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFN 162, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 73 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HFN 162 registered?
HFN 162 is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 18 May 1953.
Is HFN 162 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HFN 162 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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