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214 XUE

1951 Riley 1.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,723 mi
Last recorded9,723 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre32,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration214 XUE
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1951
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 9,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,669 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 9,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 9,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 2,117 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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214 XUE is a 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre in Maroon with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 32,684 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 214 XUE, 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 75 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 214 XUE registered?

214 XUE is a 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 31 December 1951.

Is 214 XUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 214 XUE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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