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LRL 234F

1967 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,225 mi
Last recorded66,225 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1967 Riley Elf58,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRL 234F
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,225 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,880 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,090 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,909 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,808 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,787 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

noise on both rear wheels

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,757 miles

slight play at steering rack on offside.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 64,675 miles

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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LRL 234F is a 1967 Riley Elf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LRL 234F, 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 LRL 234F registered?

LRL 234F is a 1967 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 November 1967.

Is LRL 234F safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRL 234F shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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