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KPM 246E

1967 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,072 mi
Last recorded17,072 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1967 Riley Elf58,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPM 246E
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 17,072 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 15,858 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 14,926 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,720 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipe slight weep rear

Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 12,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 11,159 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 98,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 7,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 5,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 1,684 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 1,669 miles

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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KPM 246E is a 1967 Riley Elf in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1967 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 58,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPM 246E, 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 59 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KPM 246E registered?

KPM 246E is a 1967 Riley Elf, first registered on 20 January 1967.

Is KPM 246E safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPM 246E shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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