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JRL 312

1984 Riley 1.5

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,759 mi
Last recorded80,759 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRL 312
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,759 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,757 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 80,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,697 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,633 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,545 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 80,545 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 80,306 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 80,293 miles

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

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
292
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
brake binding 47
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JRL 312 is a 1984 Riley 1.5 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRL 312, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 42 years old, this Riley 1.5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JRL 312 registered?

JRL 312 is a 1984 Riley 1.5, first registered on 12 April 1984.

Is JRL 312 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRL 312 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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