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STN 140F

1979 Riley Elf

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,966 mi
Last recorded70,966 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTN 140F
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 70,966 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 70,961 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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STN 140F is a 1979 Riley Elf in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 STN 140F, 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 47 years old, this Riley Elf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of STN 140F?

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What year was STN 140F registered?

STN 140F is a 1979 Riley Elf, first registered on 6 August 1979.

Is STN 140F safe to buy?

The MOT history for STN 140F shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does STN 140F have outstanding finance?

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