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KSK 534

1958 Riley 1.5

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,895 mi
Last recorded67,895 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1958 Riley 1.536,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSK 534
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,895 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 67,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 66,277 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal has travel

slight play in offside front top arm bush

Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal has travel

slight play in offside front top arm bush

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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KSK 534 is a 1958 Riley 1.5 in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1958 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 36,546 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KSK 534, 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 68 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KSK 534 registered?

KSK 534 is a 1958 Riley 1.5, first registered on 21 June 1958.

Is KSK 534 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSK 534 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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