MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight movement at centre coupling
Steering wheel has slight play
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight plat in steering rack centre joints
Steering wheel spokes to outer rim slightly worn
How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?
Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PKE 803 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre in Maroon with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 42,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 PKE 803, 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 74 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PKE 803 registered?
PKE 803 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 1 January 1952.
Is PKE 803 safe to buy?
The MOT history for PKE 803 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PKE 803 have outstanding finance?
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