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SPD 222

1952 Riley 1.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

3,736 mi
Last recorded3,736 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre47,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 222
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1952
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 3,736 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 2,974 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 2,819 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 2,269 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 1,589 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 1,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 343 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,588 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 99,110 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 98,338 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 98,338 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 97,660 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 97,206 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 96,497 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 95,934 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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SPD 222 is a 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre in Maroon with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 47,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPD 222, 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 74 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SPD 222 registered?

SPD 222 is a 1952 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 13 October 1952.

Is SPD 222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 222 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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