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RNU 650E

1967 Riley Elf

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,507 mi
Last recorded32,507 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1967 Riley Elf58,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNU 650E
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1967
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,507 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,436 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,414 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

underside covered in underseal

Fail 31 Mar 2009 32,406 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

underside covered in underseal

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,391 miles

rear brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,377 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,269 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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RNU 650E is a 1967 Riley Elf in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1967 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 58,155 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 RNU 650E, 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 59 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 RNU 650E?

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What year was RNU 650E registered?

RNU 650E is a 1967 Riley Elf, first registered on 21 April 1967.

Is RNU 650E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNU 650E 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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