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HLK 350C

1965 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,671 mi
Last recorded79,671 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1965 Riley Elf34,175 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLK 350C
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,671 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 79,671 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 79,642 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 79,465 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 79,464 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 79,100 miles

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

rear fuel pipe perished

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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HLK 350C is a 1965 Riley Elf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 34,175 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 HLK 350C, 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 61 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HLK 350C?

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What year was HLK 350C registered?

HLK 350C is a 1965 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 June 1965.

Is HLK 350C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLK 350C shows 6 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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