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JTE 380F

1968 Riley Elf

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

126,130 mi
Last recorded126,130 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1968 Riley Elf45,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTE 380F
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1968
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2007 126,130 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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JTE 380F is a 1968 Riley Elf in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JTE 380F, 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

How do I check the history of JTE 380F?

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What year was JTE 380F registered?

JTE 380F is a 1968 Riley Elf, first registered on 6 March 1968.

Is JTE 380F safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTE 380F shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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