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KBL 861

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,940 mi
Last recorded32,940 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBL 861
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

condition of steering wheel only just passable

play in steering system

various welding repairs only just passable

Fail 1 Sep 2011 31,161 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

condition of steering wheel only just passable

play in steering system

welding repairs to offside chassis near leaf spring mount only just passable

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,180 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,077 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,001 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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KBL 861 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 40,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KBL 861, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 72 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KBL 861?

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What year was KBL 861 registered?

KBL 861 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 24 August 1954.

Is KBL 861 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBL 861 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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