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YPY 800

1961 Riley 1.5

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,206 mi
Last recorded32,206 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1961 Riley 1.544,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPY 800
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,206 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,492 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,412 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 21,732 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 18,241 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,697 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,040 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,564 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,375 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,988 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 3,228 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 475 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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YPY 800 is a 1961 Riley 1.5 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 44,953 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 YPY 800, 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 65 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YPY 800 registered?

YPY 800 is a 1961 Riley 1.5, first registered on 1 April 1961.

Is YPY 800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPY 800 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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