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LNE 225

1950 Riley 2.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,777 mi
Last recorded79,777 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre20,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNE 225
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1950
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2012 79,777 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,695 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 79,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,226 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 78,606 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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LNE 225 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre in Blue with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 20,455 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 LNE 225, 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 76 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 LNE 225?

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What year was LNE 225 registered?

LNE 225 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 2 November 1950.

Is LNE 225 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNE 225 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LNE 225 have outstanding finance?

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