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PPC 414

1951 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,671 mi
Last recorded27,671 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre53,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPC 414
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,671 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,412 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,330 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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PPC 414 is a 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 53,625 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 PPC 414, 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 75 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 PPC 414 registered?

PPC 414 is a 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 1 February 1951.

Is PPC 414 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPC 414 shows 3 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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