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BDE 89B

1978 Riley 1.5

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,352 mi
Last recorded83,352 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDE 89B
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,352 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 83,352 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe damaged front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,352 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 280 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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BDE 89B is a 1978 Riley 1.5 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BDE 89B, 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 48 years old, this Riley 1.5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BDE 89B?

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What year was BDE 89B registered?

BDE 89B is a 1978 Riley 1.5, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BDE 89B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDE 89B shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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