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NPP 888

1978 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,264 mi
Last recorded58,264 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPP 888
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,264 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,898 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,686 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,202 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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NPP 888 is a 1978 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NPP 888, 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 48 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NPP 888 registered?

NPP 888 is a 1978 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 22 June 1978.

Is NPP 888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPP 888 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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