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JFJ 47

1948 Riley 2.5 Litre

Green Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,277 mi
Last recorded23,277 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFJ 47
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1948
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2020 23,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,234 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 23,079 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 22,910 miles

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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JFJ 47 is a 1948 Riley 2.5 Litre in Green with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JFJ 47, 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 78 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 JFJ 47 registered?

JFJ 47 is a 1948 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 22 March 1948.

Is JFJ 47 safe to buy?

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