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CEL 530C

1965 Riley 1.5

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,338 mi
Last recorded57,338 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1965 Riley 1.567,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEL 530C
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,338 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 56,137 miles

front suspension rubbers perished

n/s and o/s rear valance corrded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 55,239 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 55,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear axle seal leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,647 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion and has had many repairs

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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CEL 530C is a 1965 Riley 1.5 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 67,643 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 CEL 530C, 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 61 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CEL 530C?

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What year was CEL 530C registered?

CEL 530C is a 1965 Riley 1.5, first registered on 1 January 1965.

Is CEL 530C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEL 530C shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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