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MXN 951

1952 Riley 1.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,719 mi
Last recorded75,719 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre47,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXN 951
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1952
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,719 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,532 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 75,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,484 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,374 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,274 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 75,198 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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MXN 951 is a 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre in Maroon with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 47,243 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 MXN 951, 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 74 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 MXN 951?

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What year was MXN 951 registered?

MXN 951 is a 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 24 April 1952.

Is MXN 951 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXN 951 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MXN 951 have outstanding finance?

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