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PMB 52B

1964 Riley Elf

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,191 mi
Last recorded54,191 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1964 Riley Elf53,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 52B
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,191 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 53,286 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 51,580 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,986 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,880 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 49,872 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,738 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2008 48,738 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,685 miles

How Reliable is the Riley Elf?

Based on 5,039 MOT tests across 664 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 237
brake recording little or no effort 224
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 208
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 178
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 167
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PMB 52B is a 1964 Riley Elf in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1964 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 53,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PMB 52B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Elf typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 62 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PMB 52B registered?

PMB 52B is a 1964 Riley Elf, first registered on 15 April 1964.

Is PMB 52B safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMB 52B shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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