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NNC 590

1952 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,848 mi
Last recorded98,848 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre42,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNC 590
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 98,848 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,803 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,775 miles

oil leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

steering rack boots req att

Pass 14 Aug 2014 98,630 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

rear leaf spring bushes slightly perished

Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,407 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 98,082 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 97,965 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight movment in both front seat runners

Pass 11 Sep 2007 97,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 97,532 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 97,460 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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NNC 590 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NNC 590, 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 NNC 590 registered?

NNC 590 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 3 December 1952.

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