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JLV 906

1948 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,099 mi
Last recorded51,099 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLV 906
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1948
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,099 miles

heavily under-sealed underneath vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2017 51,099 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

heavily under-sealed underneath vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,120 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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JLV 906 is a 1948 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JLV 906, 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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How do I check the history of JLV 906?

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What year was JLV 906 registered?

JLV 906 is a 1948 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 14 December 1948.

Is JLV 906 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLV 906 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JLV 906 have outstanding finance?

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