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9050 TW

1990 Riley 1.5

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,022 mi
Last recorded29,022 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration9050 TW
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 29,022 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre getting low

Offside Rear Tyre getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2017 28,816 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,774 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,648 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 20 Jul 2015 28,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres slightly perished

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,609 miles

Both front tyres starting to go out of shape

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 28,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front tyres starting to go out of shape

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,357 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 28,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,338 miles

Heater Hoses Badly Perished / Cracked

N/S/F Wheel Bearing Slightly Noise

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight Exhaust Blow From Joint

Fail 13 Jul 2010 28,338 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Heater Hoses Badly Perished / Cracked

N/S/F Wheel Bearing Slightly Noise

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight Exhaust Blow From Joint

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,318 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

nearside and offside front brake pipes becoming corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,249 miles

n/s & o/s/f brake pipes will soon require replacement

o/s/r brake pipe will soon require replacement

slight blow from centre and rear exhaust joint

Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,213 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,189 miles

front tyres show some run-out to tread area(crossply remoulds fitted).

some surface corrosion to both outer sill panels.

steel brake pipes at both front hubs show corrosion to surfaces.

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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9050 TW is a 1990 Riley 1.5 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 9050 TW, 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 36 years old, this Riley 1.5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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9050 TW is a 1990 Riley 1.5, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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