MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,760 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
N/S/F top arm bump stop missing
N/S/F bump stop missing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front wiper blades slightly smearing
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Riley Elf?
Based on 5,039 MOT tests across 664 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UMB 40E is a 1967 Riley Elf in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 UMB 40E, 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.
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How do I check the history of UMB 40E?
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What year was UMB 40E registered?
UMB 40E is a 1967 Riley Elf, first registered on 10 February 1967.
Is UMB 40E safe to buy?
The MOT history for UMB 40E shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UMB 40E have outstanding finance?
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