MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,373 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front tyre is perished
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front tyre is perished
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?
Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LWK 518 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre in Beige with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 42,149 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 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LWK 518, 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 74 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of LWK 518?
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What year was LWK 518 registered?
LWK 518 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 7 January 1952.
Is LWK 518 safe to buy?
The MOT history for LWK 518 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LWK 518 have outstanding finance?
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