MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,245 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all suspension bushes deteriotated but no play found
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?
Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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