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LXV 342

1954 Riley 1.5

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,731 mi
Last recorded2,731 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.536,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXV 342
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 2,731 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 2,729 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
292
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
brake binding 47
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LXV 342 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1954 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 36,756 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 1.5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LXV 342, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 72 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LXV 342 registered?

LXV 342 is a 1954 Riley 1.5, first registered on 16 December 1954.

Is LXV 342 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXV 342 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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