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JFO 556

1951 Riley 2.5 Litre

Green Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,920 mi
Last recorded1,920 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre53,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFO 556
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2012 1,920 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 1,900 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 1,833 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 1,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 1,771 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 1,739 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 1,725 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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JFO 556 is a 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre in Green with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 53,625 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 JFO 556, 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 75 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of JFO 556?

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What year was JFO 556 registered?

JFO 556 is a 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 5 July 1951.

Is JFO 556 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFO 556 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.

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