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TYV 136F

1968 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

6,735 mi
Last recorded6,735 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1968 Riley Elf45,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYV 136F
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 6,735 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 6,660 miles

Nearside Rear binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2017 6,550 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 6,422 miles

been standing

Pass 14 Mar 2015 6,421 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 6,275 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 6,273 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 5,978 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 5,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 5,401 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 5,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre's slightly out of shape

charging warning light on

indicators slow

Pass 8 Mar 2008 4,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Mar 2007 4,311 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 4,311 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 4,166 miles

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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TYV 136F is a 1968 Riley Elf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1968 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 45,619 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 TYV 136F, 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 58 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TYV 136F registered?

TYV 136F is a 1968 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 July 1968.

Is TYV 136F safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYV 136F 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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