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JSA 534F

1968 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,317 mi
Last recorded30,317 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1968 Riley Elf45,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSA 534F
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 30,317 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 29,952 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 29,658 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 29,202 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 28,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 28,725 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 28,450 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 28,011 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,632 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,897 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,046 miles

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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JSA 534F is a 1968 Riley Elf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1968 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 45,619 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 JSA 534F, 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 58 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JSA 534F registered?

JSA 534F is a 1968 Riley Elf, first registered on 9 April 1968.

Is JSA 534F safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSA 534F shows 11 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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