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WXS 190

1949 Riley 1.5 Litre

Cream Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,184 mi
Last recorded24,184 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1949 Riley 1.5 Litre27,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXS 190
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1949
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,184 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

some body trims and front grille missing

Pass 25 May 2011 23,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

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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WXS 190 is a 1949 Riley 1.5 Litre in Cream with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1949 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 27,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXS 190, 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 77 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of WXS 190?

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What year was WXS 190 registered?

WXS 190 is a 1949 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 2 July 1949.

Is WXS 190 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXS 190 shows 2 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 WXS 190 have outstanding finance?

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