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XYH 549

2002 Riley 1.5

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,730 mi
Last recorded50,730 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYH 549
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 50,730 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 49,988 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 45,537 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,724 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,865 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,690 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 33,568 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,568 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,949 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 31,949 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Wheel cylinder blown in brake rollers

Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,468 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
292
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
brake binding 47
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XYH 549 is a 2002 Riley 1.5 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XYH 549, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 24 years old, this Riley 1.5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XYH 549 registered?

XYH 549 is a 2002 Riley 1.5, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is XYH 549 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYH 549 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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