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NTR 637

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,392 mi
Last recorded36,392 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTR 637
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,392 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,656 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,640 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,719 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 33,041 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 31,459 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 May 2009 31,459 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 31,064 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 31,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,393 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 28,833 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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NTR 637 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 40,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NTR 637, 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 72 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NTR 637 registered?

NTR 637 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 11 November 1954.

Is NTR 637 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTR 637 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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