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WYD 349H

1969 Riley Elf

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,171 mi
Last recorded25,171 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2017
Typical for 1969 Riley Elf46,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYD 349H
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1969
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2017 25,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,118 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 25,118 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,811 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 24,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 24,017 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 23,816 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 23,607 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,613 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,298 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 19,277 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,507 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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WYD 349H is a 1969 Riley Elf in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1969 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 46,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYD 349H, 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 57 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WYD 349H registered?

WYD 349H is a 1969 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 October 1969.

Is WYD 349H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYD 349H shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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