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HVJ 383

1951 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,075 mi
Last recorded34,075 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre53,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVJ 383
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,075 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,097 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,921 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 32,334 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,118 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,795 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 30,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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HVJ 383 is a 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 53,625 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 HVJ 383, 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 75 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVJ 383 registered?

HVJ 383 is a 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 28 February 1951.

Is HVJ 383 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVJ 383 shows 9 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 HVJ 383 have outstanding finance?

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