MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,588 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside indicator arm bulb not working
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?
Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JSU 148 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 42,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 JSU 148, 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 74 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 JSU 148?
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What year was JSU 148 registered?
JSU 148 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 30 December 1952.
Is JSU 148 safe to buy?
The MOT history for JSU 148 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does JSU 148 have outstanding finance?
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