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NRE 665F

1968 Riley Elf

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,725 mi
Last recorded29,725 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1968 Riley Elf45,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRE 665F
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,725 miles

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

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

battery loose in box not likely fall

corrosion rear brake pipe

n/s/f front seat not fitted during test

Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres worn unevenly and slightly flatspotted

various brake pipes have been thickly painted

How Reliable is the Riley Elf?

Based on 5,039 MOT tests across 664 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 237
brake recording little or no effort 224
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 208
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 178
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 167
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NRE 665F is a 1968 Riley Elf in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1968 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 45,619 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NRE 665F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Elf typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 58 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NRE 665F registered?

NRE 665F is a 1968 Riley Elf, first registered on 10 April 1968.

Is NRE 665F safe to buy?

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