MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,781 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
varoius weld repairs could do with tiding
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
varoius weld repairs could do with tiding
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Riley Elf?
Based on 5,039 MOT tests across 664 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GRV 816E is a 1967 Riley Elf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1967 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 58,155 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 Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRV 816E, 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 59 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of GRV 816E?
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What year was GRV 816E registered?
GRV 816E is a 1967 Riley Elf, first registered on 7 April 1967.
Is GRV 816E safe to buy?
The MOT history for GRV 816E shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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