MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,163 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corrosion some areas underside
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r brake slightly tight
slight corrosion some areas underside
o/s/r brake slightly tight
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge
petrol lift pump leaking oil
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge
petrol lift pump leaking oil
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RAU 839 is a 1953 Riley 1.5 in Cream with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1953 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 74,491 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RAU 839, 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 73 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 RAU 839 registered?
RAU 839 is a 1953 Riley 1.5, first registered on 24 August 1953.
Is RAU 839 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RAU 839 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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