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EFV 195

1950 Riley 2.5 Litre

Red Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,888 mi
Last recorded20,888 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre20,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFV 195
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1950
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 20,888 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 20,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,445 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 20,439 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,196 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,001 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 19,885 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 19,793 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,448 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 19,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,881 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
327
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Stop lamp not working 12
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 11
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EFV 195 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre in Red with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 20,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFV 195, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 2.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 76 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EFV 195 registered?

EFV 195 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 1 December 1950.

Is EFV 195 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFV 195 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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