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HUK 848

1950 Riley 2.5 Litre

Green Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,365 mi
Last recorded18,365 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre20,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUK 848
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1950
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,365 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,125 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r hub slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,730 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,445 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,811 miles

vehicle in excellent condition

How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
327
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Stop lamp not working 12
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 11
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HUK 848 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre in Green with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 20,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HUK 848, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 2.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 76 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUK 848 registered?

HUK 848 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 15 November 1950.

Is HUK 848 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUK 848 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HUK 848 have outstanding finance?

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