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JSU 148

1952 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,588 mi
Last recorded5,588 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre42,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSU 148
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 5,588 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 4,931 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 4,278 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 3,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 2,671 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 1,866 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 810 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 764 miles

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.

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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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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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.

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