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TGU 658E

1967 Riley Elf

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,630 mi
Last recorded74,630 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1967 Riley Elf58,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 658E
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1967
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2016 74,630 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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TGU 658E is a 1967 Riley Elf in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 TGU 658E, 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

How do I check the history of TGU 658E?

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What year was TGU 658E registered?

TGU 658E is a 1967 Riley Elf, first registered on 20 July 1967.

Is TGU 658E safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 658E shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TGU 658E have outstanding finance?

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