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HHU 86D

1966 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,320 mi
Last recorded58,320 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1966 Riley Elf56,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 86D
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel brake yoke slightly worn

oil leak from engine / rocker cover gasket

Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake cable yoke slightly worn

Fail 19 Jun 2018 58,250 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake cable yoke slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2017 58,013 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear parking brake lever / yoke to brake shoes slightly worn

slight noise in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,318 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 49,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HHU 86D is a 1966 Riley Elf in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 56,765 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 HHU 86D, 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 60 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 HHU 86D registered?

HHU 86D is a 1966 Riley Elf, first registered on 9 May 1966.

Is HHU 86D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHU 86D 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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