MOT Status
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63,091 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Evidence of grease on brake back plate
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Evidence of grease on back plate
Nearside Front Evidence of grease on brake back plate
Nearside Front Evidence of grease on brake back plate
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
cracks in all tyre outer walls
cracks in both rear tyre walls
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight oil contamination on nearside front brake back plate
How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?
Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RKO 358 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre in Green with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 54,870 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 RKO 358, 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 73 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of RKO 358?
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What year was RKO 358 registered?
RKO 358 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 31 December 1953.
Is RKO 358 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RKO 358 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RKO 358 have outstanding finance?
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