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RPE 54E

1967 Riley Elf

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,125 mi
Last recorded88,125 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1967 Riley Elf58,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 54E
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1967
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2010 88,125 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 82,288 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 78,680 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 78,346 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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RPE 54E is a 1967 Riley Elf in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RPE 54E, 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

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What year was RPE 54E registered?

RPE 54E is a 1967 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 December 1967.

Is RPE 54E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPE 54E shows 4 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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