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PTV 761G

1969 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,495 mi
Last recorded96,495 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1969 Riley Elf46,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTV 761G
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 96,495 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brakes slightly binding

signs of corrosion around rear subframe

Pass 23 Jul 2011 95,903 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 95,430 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 94,547 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 94,075 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 94,063 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 93,482 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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PTV 761G is a 1969 Riley Elf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1969 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 46,954 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 PTV 761G, 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 57 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PTV 761G?

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What year was PTV 761G registered?

PTV 761G is a 1969 Riley Elf, first registered on 6 January 1969.

Is PTV 761G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTV 761G 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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