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KXE 205

1982 Riley 2.5 Litre

Red Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,635 mi
Last recorded10,635 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXE 205
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2013 10,635 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2012 9,596 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 9,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2011 9,474 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 9,233 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 8,822 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 8,556 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 8,416 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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KXE 205 is a 1982 Riley 2.5 Litre in Red with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KXE 205, 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 44 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KXE 205 registered?

KXE 205 is a 1982 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is KXE 205 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KXE 205 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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