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EPJ 3

1936 Riley 1.5 Litre

Cream Petrol 1465cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPJ 3
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1936
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,465cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2012

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

a number of split pins missing from castle nuts , vehicle presenter had had used loctite instead

Pass 20 Feb 2008

Oil leak

VIN number obtained from registration docuement

n/s front and n/s and o/s rear tyres have multiple cracks in inner sidewall

no obvious locking device on some of the front and rear leaf spring U bolts ,vehicle presenter stated he had used LOCTITE on all U bolts

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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EPJ 3 is a 1936 Riley 1.5 Litre in Cream with a 1,465cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPJ 3, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 90 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of EPJ 3?

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What year was EPJ 3 registered?

EPJ 3 is a 1936 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 27 November 1936.

Is EPJ 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPJ 3 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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