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MSC 993

1955 Riley 1.5 Litre

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,665 mi
Last recorded87,665 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre62,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSC 993
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1955
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,665 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 87,665 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,483 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 May 2011 87,423 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 87,207 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 86,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 86,825 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 86,672 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice on further look at front and rear brakes ,and slight movement at steering and slight movement at o/s/f wheel

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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MSC 993 is a 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 62,301 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 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MSC 993, 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 71 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MSC 993?

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What year was MSC 993 registered?

MSC 993 is a 1955 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 1 January 1955.

Is MSC 993 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSC 993 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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