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FWP 791C

1965 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,925 mi
Last recorded20,925 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1965 Riley Elf34,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWP 791C
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 20,925 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 20,875 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 20,870 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,409 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 20,336 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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FWP 791C is a 1965 Riley Elf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1965 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 34,175 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 FWP 791C, 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 61 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWP 791C registered?

FWP 791C is a 1965 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 April 1965.

Is FWP 791C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWP 791C shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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