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JIG 2885

1932 Riley 2.5 Litre

Silver Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,950 mi
Last recorded57,950 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 2885
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1932
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,950 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight sweat at steering box (gear oil)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 3,048 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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JIG 2885 is a 1932 Riley 2.5 Litre in Silver with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 JIG 2885, 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 94 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 JIG 2885 registered?

JIG 2885 is a 1932 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 31 December 1932.

Is JIG 2885 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 2885 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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