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HLH 373

1946 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1465cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,995 mi
Last recorded33,995 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 373
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1946
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,465cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil filter leaking

slight play in offside front kingpin

Fail 9 Aug 2012 33,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil filter leaking

slight play in offside front kingpin

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,749 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,353 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,708 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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HLH 373 is a 1946 Riley 1.5 Litre in Green with a 1,465cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HLH 373, 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 80 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of HLH 373?

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What year was HLH 373 registered?

HLH 373 is a 1946 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 21 March 1946.

Is HLH 373 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLH 373 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HLH 373 have outstanding finance?

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