MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?
Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
You can check the full history of BDE 89B by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does BDE 89B have outstanding finance?
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