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TSJ 465

1952 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,127 mi
Last recorded50,127 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre42,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSJ 465
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 50,127 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 50,127 miles

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,524 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,283 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,116 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,436 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,212 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 47,735 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 47,735 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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TSJ 465 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 42,149 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 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TSJ 465, 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 74 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of TSJ 465?

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What year was TSJ 465 registered?

TSJ 465 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 24 January 1952.

Is TSJ 465 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSJ 465 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TSJ 465 have outstanding finance?

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