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JHW 784E

1967 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,624 mi
Last recorded8,624 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1967 Riley Elf58,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHW 784E
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2011 8,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Noted brake pipes and fuel lines secured with cable ties. Noted fuel line in close proximity of steering rack (not fouling). Noted o/s and n/s rear brakes slightly binding.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,624 miles

Noted brake pipes and fuel lines secured with cable ties. Noted fuel line in close proximity of steering rack (not fouling). Noted o/s and n/s rear brakes slightly binding.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 6,749 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 6,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 4,510 miles

FT REGISTRATION PLATE PEELING AND IS READABLE

FUEL CAP SEAL HAS SMALL CRACKS AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE

Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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JHW 784E is a 1967 Riley Elf in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1967 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 58,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHW 784E, 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 59 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHW 784E registered?

JHW 784E is a 1967 Riley Elf, first registered on 5 January 1967.

Is JHW 784E safe to buy?

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