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WJO 339

1981 Riley 1.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,427 mi
Last recorded42,427 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJO 339
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,427 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,145 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,873 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,759 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,403 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,053 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,611 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WJO 339 is a 1981 Riley 1.5 Litre in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 WJO 339, 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 45 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of WJO 339?

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What year was WJO 339 registered?

WJO 339 is a 1981 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 17 March 1981.

Is WJO 339 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJO 339 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.

Does WJO 339 have outstanding finance?

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