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JOR 775

1951 Riley 1.5 Litre

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,821 mi
Last recorded62,821 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre32,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOR 775
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 May 2012 62,821 miles

N/S/R axle to brake back plate has oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

O/S/R Axle has slight leak of oil

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 May 2011 61,942 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,289 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,838 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,495 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 57,908 miles

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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JOR 775 is a 1951 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 100%.

Across all 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 32,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JOR 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 75 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 JOR 775 registered?

JOR 775 is a 1951 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 6 April 1951.

Is JOR 775 safe to buy?

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