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VVS 413

1983 Riley 1.5

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,091 mi
Last recorded89,091 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVS 413
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,091 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 88,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,820 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,305 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 85,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 85,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,267 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 83,362 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 83,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,666 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 79,666 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 77,886 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,552 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 72,655 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 69,932 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
292
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
brake binding 47
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VVS 413 is a 1983 Riley 1.5 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VVS 413, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 43 years old, this Riley 1.5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVS 413 registered?

VVS 413 is a 1983 Riley 1.5, first registered on 17 January 1983.

Is VVS 413 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVS 413 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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