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OLE 787

1954 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,451 mi
Last recorded34,451 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLE 787
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,451 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,092 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,175 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,833 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 20,200 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 17,490 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 15,112 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 13,787 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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OLE 787 is a 1954 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OLE 787, 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 72 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of OLE 787?

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What year was OLE 787 registered?

OLE 787 is a 1954 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 25 January 1954.

Is OLE 787 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLE 787 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OLE 787 have outstanding finance?

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