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MXT 254

1952 Riley 2.5 Litre

Green Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,826 mi
Last recorded19,826 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre42,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXT 254
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2012 19,826 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s front tyre perished on inner wall

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,600 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 19,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack drop joint springs /2 oil leak from half shaft oil seal n/s/r

Fail 17 Sep 2010 19,564 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack drop joint springs /2 oil leak from half shaft oil seal n/s/r

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,339 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 19,329 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s half shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,217 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,977 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,828 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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MXT 254 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre in Green with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 42,149 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 MXT 254, 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 74 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MXT 254 registered?

MXT 254 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 1 May 1952.

Is MXT 254 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXT 254 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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