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FTP 676

1950 Riley 2.5 Litre

Green Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,754 mi
Last recorded24,754 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre20,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTP 676
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1950
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 24,754 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,653 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,306 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 24,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 24,001 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,769 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f and o/s f steering rack slight play

oil leak

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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FTP 676 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre in Green with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FTP 676, 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 FTP 676 registered?

FTP 676 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 2 December 1950.

Is FTP 676 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTP 676 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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