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EAD 781C

1965 Riley 1.5

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,187 mi
Last recorded73,187 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1965 Riley 1.567,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAD 781C
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,187 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,087 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 70,960 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 70,946 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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EAD 781C is a 1965 Riley 1.5 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAD 781C, 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 EAD 781C?

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What year was EAD 781C registered?

EAD 781C is a 1965 Riley 1.5, first registered on 1 May 1965.

Is EAD 781C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAD 781C shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAD 781C have outstanding finance?

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