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MSJ 912

1986 Riley 1.5

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,267 mi
Last recorded65,267 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSJ 912
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,267 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 63,991 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 63,949 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2006 63,144 miles

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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MSJ 912 is a 1986 Riley 1.5 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MSJ 912, 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 40 years old, this Riley 1.5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MSJ 912 registered?

MSJ 912 is a 1986 Riley 1.5, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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