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YMK 926H

1970 Riley Elf

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,534 mi
Last recorded65,534 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMK 926H
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2022 65,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,587 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,758 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,348 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,768 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,763 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,050 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,183 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,214 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 51,234 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,557 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 48,113 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,962 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,198 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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YMK 926H is a 1970 Riley Elf in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YMK 926H, 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 56 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YMK 926H?

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What year was YMK 926H registered?

YMK 926H is a 1970 Riley Elf, first registered on 13 March 1970.

Is YMK 926H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMK 926H shows 15 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 YMK 926H have outstanding finance?

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