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RUG 216

1980 Riley 2.5 Litre

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,598 mi
Last recorded79,598 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUG 216
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2012 79,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 79,467 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 79,303 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 79,298 miles

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
327
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Stop lamp not working 12
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 11
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RUG 216 is a 1980 Riley 2.5 Litre in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RUG 216, 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 46 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RUG 216 registered?

RUG 216 is a 1980 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 28 January 1980.

Is RUG 216 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUG 216 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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