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MRM 324

1953 Riley 2.5 Litre

Red Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,151 mi
Last recorded5,151 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRM 324
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 5,151 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f seat loose / both n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2011 5,151 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 5,151 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 5,151 miles

exhaust mount broke

o/s wiper split

play in n/s/f steering

rear brake imbalance -n/s better-

rear seat backs insecure

sticker in windscreen

tyres cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2010 5,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

exhaust mount broke

o/s wiper split

play in n/s/f steering

rear brake imbalance -n/s better-

rear seat backs insecure

sticker in windscreen

tyres cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2009 5,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 5,151 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 5,151 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 5,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2006 4,318 miles

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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MRM 324 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre in Red with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 54,870 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 MRM 324, 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 73 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MRM 324?

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What year was MRM 324 registered?

MRM 324 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 3 July 1953.

Is MRM 324 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRM 324 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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