MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,597 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of NFD 181?
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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.
Does NFD 181 have outstanding finance?
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