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YLM 992

1960 Riley 1.5

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,374 mi
Last recorded70,374 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1960 Riley 1.555,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Riley
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLM 992
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 May 2021 70,374 miles

offside jacking point/inner sill rusting

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,230 miles

low parking brake performance pass

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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YLM 992 is a 1960 Riley 1.5 in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 55,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLM 992, 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 66 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YLM 992?

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What year was YLM 992 registered?

YLM 992 is a 1960 Riley 1.5, first registered on 1 March 1960.

Is YLM 992 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLM 992 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 YLM 992 have outstanding finance?

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