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XVS 637

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,312 mi
Last recorded11,312 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVS 637
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 11,312 miles

front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

n/s/front tyre inner side wall cracked

o/s/front tyre inner side wall cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2014 11,310 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

n/s/front tyre inner side wall cracked

o/s/front tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2013 11,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,110 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 11,109 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 10,992 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 10,987 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 10,885 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,794 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 10,705 miles

front tyres worn

slight free play at steering wheel

w/screen scratched

Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,635 miles

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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XVS 637 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 40,282 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 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XVS 637, 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 72 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XVS 637 registered?

XVS 637 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 28 July 1954.

Is XVS 637 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVS 637 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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