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LXK 239

1951 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,906 mi
Last recorded34,906 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre32,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXK 239
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2020 34,906 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 34,770 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 34,706 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 34,634 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,172 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,969 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,479 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,928 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,320 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,086 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,721 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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LXK 239 is a 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 32,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXK 239, 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 75 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 LXK 239 registered?

LXK 239 is a 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 9 March 1951.

Is LXK 239 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXK 239 shows 13 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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