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LDU 612

1951 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,037 mi
Last recorded9,037 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre53,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDU 612
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 9,037 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 7,120 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 6,930 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 6,185 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 6,184 miles

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

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

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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LDU 612 is a 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 53,625 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 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LDU 612, 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 75 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LDU 612?

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What year was LDU 612 registered?

LDU 612 is a 1951 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 9 July 1951.

Is LDU 612 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDU 612 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LDU 612 have outstanding finance?

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