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UAX 955H

1969 Riley Elf

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,233 mi
Last recorded42,233 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1969 Riley Elf46,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAX 955H
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1969
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,233 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 42,231 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint cones (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 422,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2009 42,208 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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UAX 955H is a 1969 Riley Elf in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 46,954 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 Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UAX 955H, 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 57 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UAX 955H registered?

UAX 955H is a 1969 Riley Elf, first registered on 5 December 1969.

Is UAX 955H safe to buy?

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