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UJ 4895

1935 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,724 mi
Last recorded95,724 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJ 4895
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1935
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2012 95,724 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,442 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 93,333 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 93,014 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 91,803 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 90,810 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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UJ 4895 is a 1935 Riley 1.5 Litre in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UJ 4895, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 91 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UJ 4895 registered?

UJ 4895 is a 1935 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 27 March 1935.

Is UJ 4895 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJ 4895 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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