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355 UYH

1961 Riley 1.5

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,419 mi
Last recorded87,419 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1961 Riley 1.544,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration355 UYH
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 May 2014 87,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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355 UYH is a 1961 Riley 1.5 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 355 UYH, 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 355 UYH registered?

355 UYH is a 1961 Riley 1.5, first registered on 24 July 1961.

Is 355 UYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 355 UYH shows 1 test 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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