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KET 487

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,084 mi
Last recorded27,084 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKET 487
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 27,084 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 27,084 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2012 26,540 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 25,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,948 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2010 24,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,938 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 24,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,905 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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KET 487 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KET 487, 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.

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What year was KET 487 registered?

KET 487 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 14 April 1954.

Is KET 487 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KET 487 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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