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JTG 342

1949 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,145 mi
Last recorded22,145 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre37,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTG 342
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1949
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,145 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,010 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,709 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,616 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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JTG 342 is a 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.3% with a typical mileage of 37,616 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 JTG 342, 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 77 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JTG 342 registered?

JTG 342 is a 1949 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 14 July 1949.

Is JTG 342 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTG 342 shows 4 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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