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OWU 103

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,678 mi
Last recorded62,678 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWU 103
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 62,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,754 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,173 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 60,456 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 60,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

hand brake cable fouling clutch pedal

Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 58,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 57,808 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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OWU 103 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OWU 103, 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

How do I check the history of OWU 103?

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What year was OWU 103 registered?

OWU 103 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 22 December 1954.

Is OWU 103 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWU 103 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 OWU 103 have outstanding finance?

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