MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,699 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
slight lift in nearside front lower swivel
slight play in both track rod ends
slight lift on N/S/F bottom joint
starter cable outer cover split
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?
Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SDE 982 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 40,282 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 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SDE 982, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 72 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of SDE 982?
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What year was SDE 982 registered?
SDE 982 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 24 September 1954.
Is SDE 982 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SDE 982 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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