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GWN 646

1950 Riley 2.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,494 mi
Last recorded45,494 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre20,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWN 646
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1950
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2023 45,494 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 45,170 miles

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

advise cracking to tyre walls

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,103 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,049 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,918 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,879 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,706 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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GWN 646 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre in Maroon with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GWN 646, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GWN 646?

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What year was GWN 646 registered?

GWN 646 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 6 October 1950.

Is GWN 646 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWN 646 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GWN 646 have outstanding finance?

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