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NFD 181

1952 Riley 1.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

38,597 mi
Last recorded38,597 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre47,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFD 181
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1952
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,597 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 38,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 24 May 2010 38,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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NFD 181 is a 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre in Maroon with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 NFD 181, 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.

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What year was NFD 181 registered?

NFD 181 is a 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 21 November 1952.

Is NFD 181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFD 181 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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