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HSO 303G

1969 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,700 mi
Last recorded79,700 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1969 Riley Elf46,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSO 303G
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,700 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 79,699 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,697 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 79,697 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2015 77,693 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2014 74,805 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 74,805 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 74,000 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 74,000 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 73,951 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HSO 303G is a 1969 Riley Elf in Blue with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 46,954 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 HSO 303G, 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 57 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HSO 303G registered?

HSO 303G is a 1969 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 June 1969.

Is HSO 303G safe to buy?

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