MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
note has had weld repairs to underbody
How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?
Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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78 DTT is a 1958 Riley 1.5 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1958 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 36,546 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 78 DTT, 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 68 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 78 DTT registered?
78 DTT is a 1958 Riley 1.5, first registered on 1 January 1958.
Is 78 DTT safe to buy?
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