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874 FHU

1982 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,278 mi
Last recorded59,278 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration874 FHU
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,048 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,955 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 58,916 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,652 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,458 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
327
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Stop lamp not working 12
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 11
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874 FHU is a 1982 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Riley 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 874 FHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 2.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 44 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 874 FHU registered?

874 FHU is a 1982 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 6 November 1982.

Is 874 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 874 FHU shows 7 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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