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WRG 784A

1963 Riley Elf

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,434 mi
Last recorded46,434 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1963 Riley Elf57,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRG 784A
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,434 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2007 45,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play on offside rear radius arm bearings

Fail 11 Aug 2007 45,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play on offside rear radius arm bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,390 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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WRG 784A is a 1963 Riley Elf in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1963 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,810 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 WRG 784A, 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 63 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 WRG 784A?

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What year was WRG 784A registered?

WRG 784A is a 1963 Riley Elf, first registered on 10 September 1963.

Is WRG 784A safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRG 784A shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WRG 784A have outstanding finance?

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