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PKN 209

1952 Riley 1.5

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,033 mi
Last recorded22,033 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKN 209
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2011 22,033 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Very slight misting of fluid on brake master cylinder

Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,033 miles

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

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

Very slight misting of fluid on brake master cylinder

Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,351 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering rack has slight play in it

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,397 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear body mounts not in good condition

rear exhaust mount not in good condition

Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,711 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 16,916 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
292
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
brake binding 47
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PKN 209 is a 1952 Riley 1.5 in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PKN 209, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 74 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PKN 209 registered?

PKN 209 is a 1952 Riley 1.5, first registered on 21 November 1952.

Is PKN 209 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKN 209 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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