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NYW 139

1953 Riley 1.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,245 mi
Last recorded4,245 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre39,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYW 139
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1953
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 4,245 miles

all suspension bushes deteriotated but no play found

Pass 26 Sep 2011 3,689 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brakes lower on brake imballance 23%

nearside rear valve from inner tube looks in poor condtion

Pass 1 Sep 2010 3,640 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 3,563 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE ALL NEW COMPONENTS, OUT OF BALLANCE 24% = REQUIRES USEING AND READJUSTING

MOST FRONT SUSPEBSION RUBBER BUSHING PERISHED, ESP O/S TRUNION

OLD CROSSPLY TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED

Fail 27 Aug 2008 3,560 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 3,429 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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NYW 139 is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,474 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 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NYW 139, 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 73 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NYW 139?

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What year was NYW 139 registered?

NYW 139 is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 12 September 1953.

Is NYW 139 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYW 139 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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