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NLA 86

1952 Riley 2.5 Litre

Grey Other 2443cc
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Tests0 (0 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

Typical for 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre42,149 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLA 86
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1952
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,443cc
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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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NLA 86 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre in Grey with a 2,443cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 0 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 NLA 86, 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 NLA 86 registered?

NLA 86 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 7 November 1952.

Is NLA 86 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLA 86 shows 0 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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