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KER 741

1952 Riley 1.5 Litre

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,500 mi
Last recorded73,500 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre47,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKER 741
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 73,500 miles

Nearside indicator slow to react

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 10 May 2017 73,500 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside indicator slow to react

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,985 miles

streering wheel is in poor condition

Fail 29 Aug 2012 72,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall

streering wheel is in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2011 720,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,616 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,541 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noizey

Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,525 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 72,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 72,484 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 72,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering wheel cracked by spokes

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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KER 741 is a 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 47,243 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 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KER 741, 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 74 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KER 741 registered?

KER 741 is a 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 1 May 1952.

Is KER 741 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KER 741 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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