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JGY 775

1947 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,804 mi
Last recorded3,804 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre34,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGY 775
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1947
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 3,804 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 3,794 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 3,782 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 3,765 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,759 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 3,759 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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JGY 775 is a 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 34,568 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 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JGY 775, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 79 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGY 775 registered?

JGY 775 is a 1947 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 15 July 1947.

Is JGY 775 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGY 775 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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