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KSJ 202

1997 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,932 mi
Last recorded12,932 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSJ 202
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 12,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 12,208 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 12,197 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
327
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Stop lamp not working 12
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 11
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KSJ 202 is a 1997 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Riley 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KSJ 202, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 2.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 29 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of KSJ 202?

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What year was KSJ 202 registered?

KSJ 202 is a 1997 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is KSJ 202 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSJ 202 shows 3 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.

Does KSJ 202 have outstanding finance?

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