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MOL 335F

1968 Riley Elf

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,767 mi
Last recorded44,767 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1968 Riley Elf45,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOL 335F
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 44,767 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 44,637 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,536 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,520 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 44,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 44,348 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 44,297 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 44,180 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 44,180 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2005 44,126 miles

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

How Reliable is the Riley Elf?

Based on 5,039 MOT tests across 664 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 237
brake recording little or no effort 224
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 208
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 178
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 167
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MOL 335F is a 1968 Riley Elf in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1968 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 45,619 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 Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MOL 335F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Elf typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 58 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MOL 335F registered?

MOL 335F is a 1968 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 May 1968.

Is MOL 335F safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOL 335F shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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