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346 ARE

1953 Riley 1.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,625 mi
Last recorded45,625 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre39,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration346 ARE
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1953
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,625 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,282 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 44,606 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,133 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,369 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall starting to perish slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,557 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 42,557 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,129 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 41,112 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 41,112 miles

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

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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346 ARE is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre in Maroon with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,474 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 346 ARE, 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 73 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 346 ARE?

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What year was 346 ARE registered?

346 ARE is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 27 August 1953.

Is 346 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 346 ARE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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