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PKE 803

1952 Riley 2.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,610 mi
Last recorded93,610 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre42,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 803
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1952
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 93,610 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 90,371 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 88,375 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 86,245 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,724 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 84,359 miles

Steering rack has slight movement at centre coupling

Steering wheel has slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2011 84,177 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,880 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 83,639 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 83,456 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 83,281 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 83,053 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PKE 803?

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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.

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