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WAS 905

2003 Riley Elf

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,703 mi
Last recorded33,703 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAS 905
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,703 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,696 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Sep 2015 33,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 May 2014 33,628 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 33,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,623 miles

fluid leak around n/s/f area

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,391 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres perished and cracking on outer side walls

Cv gaiters perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre heavily perished and cracked on outer side wall

Oil leak

Rack gaiters starting to perish

Rear tyres tread worn unevenly

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Mar 2012 33,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear and nearside front tyres perished and cracking on outer side walls

Cv gaiters perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre heavily perished and cracked on outer side wall

Oil leak

Rack gaiters starting to perish

Rear tyres tread worn unevenly

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Mar 2011 33,143 miles

engine starting to burn oil

oil leak

tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,839 miles

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,772 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,419 miles

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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WAS 905 is a 2003 Riley Elf in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WAS 905, 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 23 years old, this Riley Elf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WAS 905 registered?

WAS 905 is a 2003 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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