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881 PUO

1963 Riley 1.5

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,121 mi
Last recorded95,121 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1963 Riley 1.559,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration881 PUO
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 95,121 miles

shock absorbers could do with thicker oil

Pass 29 Aug 2024 94,403 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 93,261 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 91,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 91,832 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,836 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 90,144 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 90,143 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 88,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 88,441 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,504 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 86,501 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 84,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,634 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 80,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,138 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,725 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,411 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 69,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,659 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 64,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 62,271 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 60,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,974 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 58,974 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,358 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,024 miles

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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881 PUO is a 1963 Riley 1.5 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1963 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 59,338 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 881 PUO, 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 63 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 881 PUO registered?

881 PUO is a 1963 Riley 1.5, first registered on 10 July 1963.

Is 881 PUO safe to buy?

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