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CUR 860F

1968 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,907 mi
Last recorded64,907 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1968 Riley Elf45,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUR 860F
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 64,907 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,414 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 64,808 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 64,452 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,273 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 64,272 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2014 64,180 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,892 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 56,664 miles

How Reliable is the Riley Elf?

Based on 5,039 MOT tests across 664 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 237
brake recording little or no effort 224
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 208
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 178
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 167
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CUR 860F is a 1968 Riley Elf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1968 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 45,619 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CUR 860F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Elf typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 58 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CUR 860F registered?

CUR 860F is a 1968 Riley Elf, first registered on 29 April 1968.

Is CUR 860F safe to buy?

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