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VML 48F

1971 Riley Elf

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,670 mi
Last recorded34,670 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVML 48F
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2017 34,670 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VML 48F is a 1971 Riley Elf in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VML 48F, 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 55 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VML 48F?

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What year was VML 48F registered?

VML 48F is a 1971 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is VML 48F safe to buy?

The MOT history for VML 48F shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VML 48F have outstanding finance?

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